Almost five years ago, Intego security researchers warned about the OSX/OpinionSpy spyware infecting Mac computers, downloaded during the installation of innocent-sounding applications and screensavers distributed via well-known sites such as MacUpdate and VersionTracker.
Once compromised, infected Macs could leak data and open a backdoor for further abuse.
Now, sadly, a variant of OpinionSpy seems to be making something of a comeback.
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security