Mac/LINUX malware virus steals passwords and keystrokes
The article below explains it. ClamXav is a free antivirus program available for all platforms. It found one infected file on my drive immediately. Luckily it wasn’t this virus; just a generic Windows virus attached to an email:
by Killian Bell
Dr Web, a Russian antivirus software specialist, has discovered a new piece of malware that targets computers running Mac OS X and Linux. Named “Wirenet.1,” once installed the software steals all of the passwords you enter into your web browser, mail client, and other apps, and has the ability to log your keystrokes.
As you may have guessed, however, Dr Web’s antivirus software is capable of detecting and removing the malware. But ITWire reports that there is another way to kill the hack:
One mitigation is to block communication with 212.7.208.65, which is the control server used by the attackers.
We’ll keep our eyes peeled for further information on the Wirenet.1 malware, including how it’s being spread and how it makes its way onto our machines. But in the meantime, it might be a good idea to make sure your antivirus software is up to date, and that you don’t have a WIFIADAPT file in your home directory.
