In Rare Attack, Malware Targets Macs - WSJ.com - 0 views
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Hackers have launched a rare and troubling attack on Apple Inc.'s computers.
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Apple on Thursday confirmed reports of pornography Web sites where hidden software, once downloaded, could take control of an Apple computer. Apple did not immediately respond to claims that it is the first instance of a Trojan horse attack on Apple's Macintosh platform.
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"Apple has a great track record for keeping Mac OS X users secure, and as always, we encourage people to install software only from trusted sources."
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The timing of the Trojan horse suggests there are more to come, say some computer and Internet security professionals.
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"If we see a rise in Mac malware, then we will have to assume that there are profits to be made in malware for Macs as well,"