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Re: Rare Worm Targets Macs, But Not Acquired Via Internet
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire 2004-10-25 11:07:11

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Mac users got a wake up call this weekend with the announcement of a malware threat that targets user information, although the threat is minimal because of the method of transmission. The SH/Renepo worm, also known as "Opener," attempts to turn off firewall and other security software, according to antivirus software vendor Sophos. "You do not want the Renepo worm anywhere near your Mac OS X network," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos.

Re: Rare Worm Targets Macs, But Not Acquired Via Internet
Posted by: mabricen 2004-10-26 07:02:35 In reply to: Jennifer LeClaire

I don't see this worm as a hacking scenario or a clear Apple's programming flaw. As written, contamination require user's (logically or fisically) connection to infected disk or remote disk. Basically Mac user search for it.
Good news, an Anti-virus is already in place to detect the threat.
Nevertless; Mac OS X isn't free of malware, worms, virus.....

Re: Rare Worm Targets Macs, But Not Acquired Via Internet
Posted by: dvsjr 2004-10-27 09:05:37 In reply to: mabricen

This is not a virus, its a script. You need admin privileges in order to run it. There are no viruses on OS X. If a person wants to open console and write a script that does bad things, then sudo it to execute it on your system, dont call it a virus. Apple is quick to update security problems with BSD and OS X.