Trojan Hides In Pirated Copies of Apple iWork '09 431
CWmike writes "Pirated copies of Apple's new iWork '09 suite that are now available on file-sharing sites contain a Trojan horse that hijacks Macs and leaves them open to further attack, a security company said yesterday. The 'iServices.a' Trojan hitchhikes on iWork '09's installer, said Intego, which makes Mac security software. 'The installer for the Trojan horse is launched as soon as a user begins the installation of iWork, following the installer's request of an administrator password,' Intego said in a warning. Once installed, the Trojan "phones home" to a malicious server to notify the hacker that the Mac has been compromised, and to await instructions."
Now unveiling... (Score:5, Funny)
The iPwn!
Not that I condone piracy but (Score:3, Funny)
It's all Apple fault (Score:5, Funny)
If only Apple hadn't stripped out the DRM this would have never happened!
No, that's impossible. (Score:2, Funny)
It really should be noted... (Score:4, Funny)
That it is the easiest trojan to use ever. Bravo, Apple.
Get a Mac, duh. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Of course (Score:1, Funny)
Right click on the pkg...
(stares at the Macbook touchpad)
*sob*
New anti-virus company (Score:5, Funny)
As long as there are crackers without girlfriends in the world, they don't need to.
I propose starting a new anti-virus company that will focus on dates for crackers rather than OS security.
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:5, Funny)
Then you don't get the trojan from iWorks, but from the keygen that further frustrates you by playing an annoying and loud tune while you go through the serial generating process.
Note to keygen creators: I do not want to hear your brother's crappy techno remixes when using your app. Is there some way I can pay you to disable this feature?
Re:cynicism (Score:1, Funny)
Re:No, that's impossible. (Score:2, Funny)
And how long has it been since a true virus was attacking windows?
Every single day. Truly. They do that in building construction and renovation all the time.
("You move to an area and you multiply and multiply ... There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus.")
It's always trojans, worms or adware and has been for several years.
I don't think big wooden horses can fit through a window, although little crawling worms and poster advertisements can.
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:cynicism (Score:3, Funny)
Re:If Apple were evil... (Score:1, Funny)
It might feel real good now, but you may regret it later.
There, fixed that for you. And, when you [Ed: I] put it like that, I'll take my chances kthx.
PS ( Captcha is raincoat - water games anyone? )
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:5, Funny)
Go explain the difference to a Mac user.
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:5, Funny)
I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome mac users to the pc world...I mean really....pirated software with a virus...who would have seen that one coming?
I just wish someone would do this for the Linux world. I've tried nearly every ISO download under "Applications -> Unix" on The Pirate Bay, but everything seems to be *legal*.
It won't be the year of Linux on the Desktop(tm) until you can download pirated linux applications from The Pirate Bay complete with virii and rootkits.
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:2, Funny)
There's always the .nfo file that confuses my computer until i force it to open with notepad/wordpad and then I get to see some really badass ascii. Sweet.
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:5, Funny)
Argh. Please don't say "virii", even ironically. It encourages idiots.
QED
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I can see the commercial: (Score:1, Funny)
omg, seriously the funniest mac ad spoof i've ever SEEN, let alone read. Kudos, arrogant faggot!
Thank you, fellow Mac user!
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:5, Funny)
Then you don't get the trojan from iWorks, but from the keygen that further frustrates you by playing an annoying and loud tune while you go through the serial generating process.
Note to keygen creators: I do not want to hear your brother's crappy techno remixes when using your app. Is there some way I can pay you to disable this feature?
Send your money to me, and I'll reply with instructions on how to "mute" undesired sounds you find coming out of your computer. Never be forced to listen to crappy music again!
Re: But, but.... (Score:3, Funny)
The primary vectors are email and infected websites (often reputable ones that are compromised themselves, often due to sketchy)
A-ha! I knew that there was one mastermind behind all of this. Now we only have to catch sketchy!
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:5, Funny)
(Actually, I think all of my software is totally legit except for Photoshop, and I plan to buy it eventually)
We all plan to buy Photoshop.
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:4, Funny)
no, no, no. Virii in Linux world work on the honor system. You randomly delete a dozen of your files and mail the virus on to everyone in your address book.
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:5, Funny)
Will I be able to listen to my mp3s while using the keygen?
Re:Not that I condone piracy but (Score:2, Funny)
Wooosh...
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:4, Funny)
yeah, but viruses sounds like breastuses.
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:3, Funny)
What's the world coming too? I mean if you can't even trust a warez provider...
Re:Pirates (Score:3, Funny)
And does everyone who purchase a dime bag off the street deserve to have it laced with crack?
whew... thank gawd... (Score:4, Funny)
Im running windows...
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:3, Funny)
Huh? (Score:3, Funny)
But then how will I describe it when more than one virus infects my boxen?
Re:Now unveiling... (Score:1, Funny)
But there is no "i" in OpenOffice; so it is clearly incompatible with Apple products.