http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-ransomware-idUSKCN0W80VX
>Mac users have been targeted by hackers with "ransomware" in what is believed to be the first attack campaign of its kind against users of Apple's operating system.
>A piece of "BitTorrent" software known as "Transmission" was infected with KeRanger, so that when Mac users were downloading the latest version of the product, the ransomware was installed on their machine.
>The malware begins encrypting certain types of document and data files on a system and once that process is finished, KeRanger demands the victim pay one bitcoin, equivalent to just over $400
Are Apple finally finished?
nah, it was only on through their homepage itself for like 48 hours. if you just updated through the app you're fine and apple has already revoked the app signature.
it's pretty much a non-issue.
>>53359366
>Transmission's servers get compromised
>it's Apple's fault
>>53359691
>>53359710
>damage control
Apples don't get viruses. This is misinformation by microshaft.
>>53359366
thats what you get not compiling from source.
>>53359366
>remotely disable stolen signing certificate used for malware in less than 2 days
>no more infections from the same installer
Pretty good response from Apple actually
>>53359366
>vulnerability in 3rd party software
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
keep trying freetards
Ammunition for Apple to lock down OSX to the App Store.
>>53360300
>implying Apple devices aren't main target for hackers at the moment
>implying you will be safe in the near future
There are bleak times ahead for Applefags around the globe, good luck for you :^)
>>53360345
OSX would die a horrific death literally overnight if you were prevented from installing apps that don't comply with App Store standards. You're out of your god damn mind if you think that's what Apple wants to happen.
>>53359366
>pandemic
>literally hasn't affected anyone and never will
>>53359943
damage control for who/what, retard?
>>53360300
>vulnerability in Flash
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in MS Office
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Wunderlist
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Skype
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Flash
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Spotify
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Evernote
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Dropbox
>KEK APPLE IS FINISHED
>vulnerability in Safari
>KEK I USE FIREFOX
keep trying indeed
>>53359366
>>A piece of "BitTorrent" software known as "Transmission"
http://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2016/03/new-os-x-ransomware-keranger-infected-transmission-bittorrent-client-installer
Technical analysis
>A Macbook owner who shelled out 3,000 dollars for crap specs
>Still needs a torrenting app
I don't understand Mac owners. They rather pirate when they shelled out 3,000 - 6,000 dollars for a crap computer?!
>>53361128
Truth be told, Macs are only status badges, even a silly flipping burger poorfag can afford one by toiling away for a couple of months.
>>53360385
It would make OSX totally unviable for some smallish fraction of 'hardcore' and professional users, but the vast majority of people wouldn't notice.
IMO the currency balance works (you could only install Transmission by jumping through some hoops turning off security, so if it goes bad for you ya' can't blame Apple)
