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Mac cryptocurrency ticker app installs backdoors

October 29, 2018 admin backdoor, cryptocurrency, cryptomining, evilegg, Mac, mac backdoor, mac cryptocurrency, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:20:00 +0000

A Mac application named CoinTicker has been found installing two different backdoors, capable of keylogging, data theft, execution of arbitrary commands, and more.

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HandBrake hacked to drop new variant of Proton malware

May 8, 2017 admin apple phishing, backdoor, Eric Petit, handbrake hack, Mac, mac backdoor, malware, phish, proton, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Mon, 08 May 2017 17:04:43 +0000

The website of the popular HandBrake DVD-ripping app has been hacked, and for 4 days, a maliciously-modified copy of the app was installing a new variant of the mysterious Proton malware.

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