Apple computers first hit the virus-extortionist – RSUTE

Moscow / 07.03.2016 20:52 / RSUTE.ru

The operating system Mac OS X has always been famous for reliability and is protected from viruses and other threats, to which users are accustomed Windows.

Sometimes, these qualities were lauded Mac enthusiasts including in the form of mocking respect to Windows. However, the growth of the Apple device’s popularity has played a cruel joke with them: yet Mac was marginal or professional devices, they are of little interest to intruders, but as soon as their popularity is sufficiently increased – there was also an interest, and after him and software

The specialists of the company Palo Alto Networks, which are engaged in the development of Internet security technology, claim that KeRanger virus could get into Mac computers with a new version of Transmission program, which has also become available on Friday. As the representative of Palo Alto Networks Ryan Olson, three days after the injection of malware encrypts part of the computer data, and then asks the user “ransom” in the amount of one virtual unit of currency Bitcoin, which is now equivalent to about $ 400, according to RIA Novosti.

Olson believes that KeRanger was the first virus of this kind, which hit the computer company Apple. “This is the first time that this malware is actually functional. It encrypts your files and demands a ransom, “- said he

On the Transmission of the program download site corrupted version has already been removed.. As stated on the website of the developers, Sunday version of the program has been released, which automatically removes the virus from the infected computer.

Representatives of the company Apple also stated that took a number of measures to prevent further suspected cases of infecting computers with malware.

Previously, the company Palo Alto Networks has already informed about other viruses that could get to the Apple device. In particular, in November 2014 it became known about the virus, which could hit up to 356,000 devices based on operating systems iOS and OS X from Apple. With this malware attackers could gain access to the address book and user reports.

Apple spokesman said the company has taken all necessary steps to prevent the spread of the virus, revoking a digital certificate programs. On the other activities are not reported.