Security Researcher Accidentally Stumbles on a Way for Malware to Click “OK” For you Apple

Security Researcher Accidentally Stumbles on a Way for Malware to Click “OK” For you

One of the simplest ways to stay safe and secure on your Mac is to pay close attention to the warnings and prompts that the system often pops up when you’re in the middle of things. Many times, you might even expect these prompts to appear. It’s just macOS’s way of saying, “Hey, are you sure about that?” when something involves sensitive files or has extensive permissions. When you aren’t expecting them, they’re even more important: as your first line of defense, they can be a big red flag …

August 20, 2018 • 3 min read
EICAR Malware Definitions

EICAR

    • Type:
    • Proof of Concept
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

EICAR is a proof of concept that tests the capabilities of antivirus programs. It is not actually malware.

EICAR Threat Removal

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• 1 min read
Evasion Malware Definitions

Evasion

    • Type:
    • Proof of Concept
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Evasion is a proof of concept that exploits a vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment to escape the Java sandbox and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability, CVE-2008-5353, was fixed by Sun and subsequently shipped as an update by Apple.

Evasion Threat Removal

MacScan can detect and remove Evasion Proof of Concept from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat.

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• 1 min read
Inqtana Malware Definitions

Inqtana

    • Type:
    • Proof of Concept
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 03/31/16 4:10 am
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Inqtana is a proof of concept worm that was created to demonstrate a working exploit for a Bluetooth directory traversal vulnerability that existed in earlier versions of OS X.

Inqtana Threat Removal

MacScan can detect and remove Inqtana Proof of Concept from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat.

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• 1 min read
Macarena Malware Definitions

Macarena

also known as OSX.MachoMan, OSX/MachArena.A

    • Type:
    • Proof of Concept
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 04/02/16 6:55 am
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Macarena is a proof of concept virus that infects Mach-O files on earlier versions of OS X.

Macarena Threat Removal

MacScan can detect and remove Macarena Proof of Concept from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat.

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• 1 min read

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