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This is another repackaging of an already existing trojan horse program, the OS X RSPlugin, fake Codex for OS X.

The real threat here is that it is on what appears to be a very professional, commercial web-page that invites you to download the Trojan as a HDTV viewer. The web-site is platform agnostic and will offer either the OS X trojan or a Windows Trojan for those who visit the site using a Windows computer. Be warned. It is a WELL DESIGNED SOCIAL ENGINEERING TRAP.

1 posted on 03/25/2009 9:41:58 AM PDT by Swordmaker
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To: ~Kim4VRWC's~; 1234; 50mm; 6SJ7; Abundy; Action-America; acoulterfan; Aliska; aristotleman; ...
Malicious Website offers both Mac and Windows Trojan horse applications disguised as very impressive HDTV viewer. PING!


Mac Security Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

2 posted on 03/25/2009 9:43:34 AM PDT by Swordmaker (Remember, the proper pronunciation of IE is "AAAAIIIIIEEEEEEE!)
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To: Swordmaker

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3 posted on 03/25/2009 9:45:31 AM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: Swordmaker

This is impossible because everyone knows MACs are virus proof.


5 posted on 03/25/2009 9:58:56 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (A trillion here, a trillion there, and pretty soon you are talking about Zimbabwe money.)
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To: Swordmaker

Candy-gram / Land-shark ping!


6 posted on 03/25/2009 9:59:25 AM PDT by 6SJ7 (Atlas Shrugged Mode: ON)
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To: Swordmaker

Can someone please tell me the difference between a virus and a trojan horse, because I may know my tech stuff, but I am not perfect. Thanks.


10 posted on 03/25/2009 10:27:09 AM PDT by Biggirl (GO UCONN!=^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^=)
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To: Swordmaker

Has the threat of computer attacks with Mac has gone up because the newer Macs are intel-based? Thanks for the response.


11 posted on 03/25/2009 10:28:48 AM PDT by Biggirl (GO UCONN!=^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^=)
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To: Swordmaker
Just bought my kid a Mac. Are there any anti-virus/spyware/malware programs out there that I should load to keep the new Mac safe?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

17 posted on 03/25/2009 10:47:17 AM PDT by Sergio (If a tree fell on a mime in the forest, would he make a sound?)
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To: Swordmaker

Link, please. ;’)


24 posted on 03/25/2009 5:47:53 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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