Security News > 2017 > February > New macOS ransomware masquerades as software cracking tools (Help Net Security)
2017-02-23 13:00
New crypto ransomware dubbed Filecoder is stalking macOS users, ESET researchers warn. Masquerading as an application for cracking/patching legal copies of Adobe Premiere Pro and Microsoft Office for Mac (and possibly other pricy software), the malware is distributed via BitTorrent distribution sites. Not a masterpiece, but still destructive Users who download a ZIP file (application bundle) containing the ransomware and run it, will be faced with a window and a “Start” button which they are … More →
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