Fwd: Intego Security Alert: Dangerous New Mac Malware Masquerades as File Converter App

[Phil]

Phil M1GWZ


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> From: Intego <reply at email.intego.com>
> Subject: Intego Security Alert: Dangerous New Mac Malware Masquerades as File Converter App
> Date: 8 July 2016 17:03:13 GMT+01:00
> To: philmt59 at mac.com
> Reply-To: Intego <reply-fec7157170600d79-81_HTML-38204113-7229059-696 at email.intego.com>
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> Security Alert
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> Security researchers have discovered a nasty surprise hidden as a fake file converter application, called EasyDoc Converter, available on a number of download sites, that offers everything but what users expected. The EasyDoc Converter app purports to be a drag-and-drop file converter, but in reality has no beneficial functionality — instead it simply downloads a malicious script.
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> The new Mac malware, identified by Intego VirusBarrier asOSX/Eleanor, is a serious threat and, if installed, can enable attackers to take full control of the compromised machine.
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> The scourge opens a backdoor on infected Macs and, according to researchers, can steal data, execute remote code and access the webcam, among other things.
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> Read more about our latest report on The Mac Security Blog: intego.‍com/mac-security-blog	
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> How to Protect Yourself
> Check your Mac’s security settings to ensure you only allow apps downloaded from the Mac App Store and identified developers: Open System Preferences and go to Security & Privacy › General.
> 
> Intego VirusBarrier customers can update your malware definitions by using NetUpdate. Need help? Find out how to use NetUpdate here: intego.‍com/checking-for-updates	
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