Calisto
Type:
Malware
Platform:
Mac OS X
Last updated:
08/01/18 4:26 pm
Threat Level:
High
Description
Calisto is a Trojan horse, thought to be a predecessor of Proton malware. It comes disguised as an installer for a legitimate program — an older version of Intego’s antivirus software — in the form of an unsigned DMG file. If a user attempts to install the fake software, they are presented with an interface that closely mimics Intego’s actual product. As part of the installation process, the Trojan requests the user’s login and password information, which is then used by the malware to …