Apple’s March 2020 Updates Apple

Apple’s March 2020 Updates

Apple has just released a raft of updates, and some of them have important security and privacy implications. In this brief article, we’ll highlight some of the key points from Cupertino’s release notes and explain their significance. Then (in a sign of the times) we’ll offer a special addendum to our update guidance.

macOS 10.15.4

Version 10.15.4 of macOS patches a number of serious vulnerabilities. Related security patches were also issued to support older versions of the operating system; these were named Security Update 2020-002 Mojave and Security Update 2020-002 High Sierra.

One …

March 26, 2020 • 6 min read
Apple Switches Off Apple Watch Walkie-Talkies to Nix Eavesdropping Bug Apple

Apple Switches Off Apple Watch Walkie-Talkies to Nix Eavesdropping Bug

In response to the discovery of a new critical bug in one of Apple’s own apps, the company has disabled some functionality in Apple Watches to protect users. 

The issue lies with the Walkie-Talkie app, a default app on the Apple Watch designed to let users connect with one of their friends directly for “push to talk” chatting. Once a staple feature on older cell phones, Apple included Walkie-Talkie as a fun addition — yet it seems to have come with a not so fun side-effect of its own. Details are …

July 12, 2019 • 2 min read
Highlights from the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference Apple

Highlights from the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference

On Monday morning, Apple’s 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off in San Jose. As is tradition, WWDC began with a keynote presentation from Apple highlighting long-awaited updates, important announcements, and a vision of the road ahead.

Here’s our roundup of the biggest news from the keynote, along with a few comments on what this means for Mac security as well.

macOS

As expected, macOS 10.15 is here. Named “Catalina”, the newest version of macOS features a few important changes and a bittersweet farewell.

Goodbye iTunes

Maybe the biggest news—and something that’s been a long time …

June 4, 2019 • 8 min read
iMonitor Keystroke Logger

iMonitor

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

Description

iMonitor is a keylogger.

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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.

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• 1 min read
Refog Keystroke Logger

Refog

    • Type:
    • Keylogger
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 05/01/20 6:18 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Refog is a keylogger.

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• 1 min read
EaseMon Keystroke Logger

EaseMon

    • Type:
    • Keylogger
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 09/03/19 6:52 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

EaseMon is a keylogger.

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Tsunami Malware Definitions

Tsunami

    • Type:
    • Trojan Horse
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Tsunami is a trojan horse.

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• 1 min read
TIFFvuln Malware Definitions

TIFFvuln

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

Description

TIFFvuln is an exploit that targets a TIFF vulnerability in earlier versions of OS X.

TIFFvuln Threat Removal

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• 1 min read
NetWeird Malware Definitions

NetWeird

also known as OSX/NetWeirdRC.A

    • Type:
    • Trojan Horse
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

NetWeird is a commercial remote access tool that can give malicious third parties access to infected computers.

NetWeird Threat Removal

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• 1 min read
GetShell Malware Definitions

GetShell

also known as Java/SET.A, OSX/ExploitKit.gen

    • Type:
    • Trojan Horse
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

GetShell is a trojan horse.

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• 1 min read
Janicab Malware Definitions

Janicab

    • Type:
    • Trojan Horse
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Janicab is a trojan horse that arrives disguised as a PDF file.

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• 1 min read
QHost Malware Definitions

QHost

also known as OSX/QHost.WB

    • Type:
    • Trojan Horse
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 02/09/16 9:14 pm
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

QHost is a trojan horse that modifies the hosts file to redirect web traffic.

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• 1 min read
MetaData Malware Definitions

MetaData

also known as Exploit.OSX.Safari

    • Type:
    • Exploit
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 03/31/16 3:35 am
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

MetaData is an exploit that targets a metadata vulnerability in earlier versions of OS X.

MetaData Threat Removal

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• 1 min read
WeaponX Malware Definitions

WeaponX

also known as OSX/WonRK.A

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

Description

WeaponX is a rootkit.

WeaponX Threat Removal

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• 1 min read

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