During 2012, Mac users saw the harsh truth behind the myths about the security of Mac environments:
Today, it’s recognised that Mac malware – or Apple malware – is a serious threat to the security of users’ computers and information.
The number of Mac malware items is increasing at a rapid rate:
Although Flashfake was the biggest threat during the first six months of 2012, here’s a list of the top OS X malware items that were being circulated in the second half of the year:
Position | Name | % of total attacks |
1 | Trojan.OSX.FakeCo.a | 52% |
2 | Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Jahlav.d | 8% |
3 | Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Flashfake.ai | 7% |
4 | Trojan-Downloader.OSX.FavDonw.c | 5% |
5 | Trojan-Downloader.OSX.FavDonw.a | 2% |
6 | Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Flashfake.ab | 2% |
7 | Trojan-FakeAV.OSX.Defma.gen | 2% |
8 | Trojan-FakeAV.OSX.Defma.f | 1% |
9 | Exploit.OSX.Smid.b | 1% |
10 | Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Flashfake.af | 1% |
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During 2012, Mac users saw the harsh truth behind the myths about the security of Mac environments. Today, it’s recognized that Mac malware – or Apple malware – is a serious threat to the security of users’ computers and information.