2006

Macarena Virus Discovered

02/11/06 21:23

Macarena is a proof of concept virus that infects files that are run from the folder in which it resides.

Inqtana.B Bluetooth worm found

21/02/06 15:46

Inqtana.B is a variant of the Inqtana.A worm discovered earlier this month. Infected computers look for other Bluetooth-enabled computers on startup and the worm attempts to propagate by copying itself to the other computer(s).

Inqtana.A Proof of concept worm

18/02/06 13:37

Inqtana.A is a proof of concept worm that runs by exploiting a vulnerability in Apple's Bluetooth technlogy. It propagates by copying itself to other computers via Bluetooth.

First OS X Virus appears - Leap.A

16/02/06 10:03

The first virus for Mac OS X has been discovered. The virus named 'Leap.A' propagates via iChat instant messaging by sending a file called latestpics.tgz to the contacts in a user's 'Buddy List'. Be aware once the archive file is expanded the virus attempts to disguise itself by posing as a jpeg graphics file, named latestpics. Users should not double-click this file.

If you believe you may be infected by Leap.A contact Support for advice on how to remove it.