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Malware Library. Threats targeting Macs.

Mac malware exists in all shapes and sizes and new digital parasites evolve every day. Whether it’s adware, trojan horses, keystroke loggers, viruses or other spyware, stay up-to-date and discover more information about the latest threats targeting your Mac here.

Flashback

also known as Flashfake

    • Type:
    • Malware
    • Platform:
    • Mac OS X
    • Last updated:
    • 03/31/16 4:44 am
    • Threat Level:
    • High

Description

Flashback is malware that arrived disguised as an installer for Adobe Flash, and infected Mac users by exploiting a vulnerability in Java. Flashback infected upwards of 600,000 computers before Apple updated the OS X version of Java to patch the exploit.

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