View Full Version : Malicious Trojan Virus in pirated iWork
lanceomni
01-23-2009, 06:39 PM
Not that anyone would be using a pirated copy of iWork but this just goes to show that the focus on OSX is growing.
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Apple-Virus-iWork-Pirate,news-3343.html
lateralusman
01-23-2009, 07:30 PM
It's the end of the world as we know it.
cmdshft
01-23-2009, 09:08 PM
That's with newer torrents that are publicly available.
I got my copy from -----------, of which there is only 1 torrent and it didn't have the trojan.
Lets remember to leave the specifics out. ;) -lanceomni
lanceomni
01-23-2009, 09:18 PM
Im not really trying to warn anyone. Im trying to point out that with more interest in the OS comes more focus from maliciously minded people. Obviously having direct access to apps before they install makes it easy to insert malicious code so Im not saying OSX is weak by any means. Im just saying that OSX is pretty secure because of its design and also because of the use percentage and as this percentage grows so will the likelihood we will start seeing more and more malicious behavior.
An OS is only as secure as it's user base makes it.
Unfortunately, a LOT of Mac users feel like they're immune to these types threats, which means that when the focus of virus/ trojan writers does turn to OS X they will more than likely have a very easy time infecting a LOT of machines.
That whole thing about history repeating itself if you don't learn from it. ;)
lanceomni
01-24-2009, 12:48 AM
How have you been I have not seen you on since november. :)
Pretty good, thanks for asking Lance. I've been lurking here and there... :D
nfoav8or
01-24-2009, 02:56 AM
If you are downloading the trial version of iWork directly from Apple then using an "obtained" serial, this will not apply. :)
lanceomni
01-24-2009, 04:21 AM
True! ;) !!!!
cmdshft
01-24-2009, 04:32 AM
I don't see a link to download the trial.
nfoav8or
01-24-2009, 04:51 AM
The "Free Trial" button at the top of the iWork page. ;)
cmdshft
01-24-2009, 05:00 AM
The "Free Trial" button at the top of the iWork page. ;)
Right, it would help to remember to be in the iWork page and not iLife... My bad.
lateralusman
01-27-2009, 03:53 AM
An OS is only as secure as it's user base makes it.
An OS is only as secure as it's user makes it. I think that says it better.
zuz242
02-09-2009, 03:41 PM
If you are downloading the trial version of iWork directly from Apple then using an "obtained" serial, this will not apply. :)
Or you may download the trial, edit the plist and turn the trial in retail ;)
ScottXK
02-09-2009, 05:12 PM
I downloaded the trial, from the Apple site, I only need it for my Science coursework :p.