MacDailyNews: Warning: New Mac trojan hides in pirated graphics software

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Warning: New Mac trojan hides in pirated graphics software Nov 1st 2011, 13:42 "Anti-malware makers Sophos and Intego have warned of a new Mac OS X Trojan Horse that hides inside pirated software, specifically GraphicConverter v7.4," MacNN reports. "The malware, known as OSX/Miner-D or "DevilRobber," steals GPU time to generate counterfeit Bitcoins (part of anonymous digital cash system) and also attempts to steal usernames and passwords through periodic screen captures. It also sends information about the Mac's security setup and browsing history to a remote server." "In addition, if the user is already a Bitcoin user, the malware will also try to steal the credit out of the Bitcoin 'wallet,'" MacNN reports. The malware has been added to versions of GraphicConverter that have been uploaded to illegal file-sharing networks, so at present the malware is extremely easy to avoid — but it could spread to other pirated files. Because of this, all pirated software should be regarded as potentially infected and avoided." More information the full article here. [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "Edward Weber" for the heads up.] MacDailyNews Note: Don't steal software. Here's our usual oft-repeated reminder for Mac users and anyone who's trying to use any other platform: Do not download and authorize the installation of applications (Trojans) from untrusted sources. No OS can protect users from themselves (or we wouldn't be able to install any software). Those who grant attackers access to their Macs, should not be surprised to find their Macs are compromised. Related articles: Hackers port Linux trojan to Mac OS X – October 26, 2011 Apple updates OS X Lion, Snow Leopard malware definitions to address new trojan – September 26, 2011 New OS X trojan horse sends screenshots, files to remote servers – September 23, 2011 Apple: How to avoid or remove MACDefender malware (permanent fix coming in Mac OS X update) – May 24, 2011 Apple: How to avoid or remove MACDefender malware (permanent fix coming in Mac OS X update) – May 24, 2011 MACDefender trojan protection and removal guide – May 20, 2011 Apple investigating 'MACDefender' trojan – May 19, 2011 Apple malware: 6 years of crying wolf – May 6, 2011 Is Mac under a virus attack? No. – May 4, 2011 Intego: MACDefender rogue anti-malware program attacks Macs via SEO poisoning – May 2, 2011 Sophos details new Mac OS X Trojan – February 28, 2011 Warning: Mac users beware of yet another trojan masquerading as video codec – June 11, 2009 CNN blows it; gets all worked up about a Mac Trojan that isn't the first nor is it the last – April 23, 2009 Mac trojan expands to affect pirated versions of Photoshop CS4 – January 26, 2009 Intego: Mac trojan horse found in pirated Apple iWork '09 – January 22, 2009 New Mac OS X Trojan horse identified – June 23, 2008 Mac OS X Scareware trojan 'MacSweep from Imunizator' tries to scam Mac users – March 29, 2008 Mac trojan makers churn out slightly modified versions to evade anti-malware detection – November 08, 2007 Mac DNS Changer Trojan [OSX/Puper] relatively simple; works like the Windows version – November 01, 2007 New Mac OS X Trojan warning – February 16, 2006 Apple: 'Opener' is not a virus, Trojan horse, or worm – November 02, 2004

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