Intego discovers first Mac OS X Trojan Horse: MP3Concept

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Intego Warns of First Mac Trojan Horse:
MP3Concept

Intego Warns of First Mac Trojan Horse:
MP3Concept 04/09/2004 04:11 PM
Intego, makers of VirusBarrier for OS X, have released information about a trojan horse which disguises itself as an MP3 file and can erase personal files before emailing itself to friends.

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Intego puts the 'con' in the MP3Concept
trojan

Intego puts the 'con' in the MP3Concept
trojan 04/09/2004 04:11 PM
Yesterday Intego issued a security alert which was little more than a software update announcement thickly veiled as a virus warning. Intego had just released updated virus definitions for VirusBarrier that protected Mac users against a conceptual Trojan horse that could theoretically affect Mac OS X. The Trojan horse, named MP3Concept (MP3Virus.Gen), would exploit a weakness in Mac OS X where applications can appear to be other types of files. The code would be encapsulated in the ID3 tag of an MP3 file but in reality would be a hidden application that could run on any Mac running Mac OS X.

This seems to have been just a clever ploy to sell copies of VirusBarrier, but if any reader has actually found a Mac infected with this Trojan, please comment below.

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Intego posts Trojan Horse Q&A

Intego posts Trojan Horse Q&A 04/09/2004 04:08 PM
Intego has posted a number of in-depth questions and answers pertaining to the Mac OS X Trojan Horse that the company warned of Thursday...

Intego warns of second Mac OS X Trojan
Horse

Intego warns of second Mac OS X Trojan
Horse 05/12/2004 02:13 PM
For the second time in just over a month, Macintosh security company, Intego has issued an advisory warning customers of a Trojan Horse (AS.MW2004.Trojan) on Mac OS X. The latest advisory, posted to the company's Web site on Wednesday, warns of a Trojan Horse downloaded from the LimeWire peer-to-peer network -- the file had an icon that appeared to be an installer for Microsoft Office 2004. Microsoft warned users of downloading from sources other than them and analysts even question using the term "Trojan" for the advisory.

Intego warns of first Mac OS X Trojan
Horse

Intego warns of first Mac OS X Trojan
Horse 04/09/2004 09:16 PM
Mac security specialist Intego has issued a security warning alerting users of the first Trojan horse to affect Mac OS X...

Intego warns of new Mac OS X Trojan
horse

Intego warns of new Mac OS X Trojan
horse 05/12/2004 02:31 PM
Intego has confirmed a report by Macworld UK about a new Mac OS X Trojan horse that can permanently delete all the files in a user's Home folder...

Intego warns of second Mac OS X Trojan
Horse (MacCentral)

Intego warns of second Mac OS X Trojan
Horse (MacCentral) 05/12/2004 03:44 PM
MacCentral - For the second time in just over a month, Macintosh security company, Intego has issued an advisory warning customers of a Trojan Horse (AS.MW2004.Trojan) on Mac OS X. The latest advisory, posted to the company's Web site on Wednesday, warns of a Trojan Horse downloaded from the LimeWire peer-to-peer network -- the file had an icon that appeared to be an installer for Microsoft Office 2004. Microsoft warned users of downloading from sources other than them and analysts even question using the term "Trojan" for the advisory.

Intego issues Mac OS X Trojan Horse
warning

Intego issues Mac OS X Trojan Horse
warning 04/09/2004 03:55 PM
Macintosh security specialists, Intego on Thursday issued a security warning to its customers for the first Trojan horse to affect Mac OS X. Dubbed MP3Concept (MP3Virus.Gen), the Trojan horse exploits a weakness in Mac OS X where applications can appear to be other types of files, according to the company.

Intego Releases Mac OS X Trojan Horse
Advisory

Intego Releases Mac OS X Trojan Horse
Advisory 05/12/2004 03:57 PM

Intego warns of second Trojan Horse;
Apple, MS respond (MacCentral)

Intego warns of second Trojan Horse;
Apple, MS respond (MacCentral) 05/12/2004 06:59 PM
MacCentral - For the second time in just over a month, Macintosh security company, Intego has issued an advisory warning customers of a Trojan Horse (AS.MW2004.Trojan) on Mac OS X. The latest advisory, posted to the company's Web site on Wednesday, warns of a Trojan Horse downloaded from the LimeWire peer-to-peer network -- the file had an icon that appeared to be an installer for Microsoft Office 2004. Microsoft warned users of downloading from sources other than them and analysts even question using the term "Trojan" for the advisory.

Re: a dangerous fast spreading (yet
simple) trojan horse (Now
IRC.Trojan.Fgt)

Re: a dangerous fast spreading (yet
simple) trojan horse (Now
IRC.Trojan.Fgt) 10/28/2003 11:06 PM
K-OTiK Security (Oct 28 2003)

Intego Exaggerated the Trojan

Intego Exaggerated the Trojan 04/09/2004 06:47 PM
An article over at Wired states that Intego has blown this whole Trojan problem out of proportion. According to experts, The Trojan (mentioned here and here) "...isn't a working piece of malicious code and can't easily be spread to other computers. Instead, it is a demonstration of a possible threat." In response, Intego has apparently changed their story from that of attacking an imminent threat to preparing for a future threat.

"It is a benign proof of concept that was posted to a newsgroup. It isn't in the wild, and can't be spread in the wild. It's a non-issue." ~ Dave Schroeder

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Trojan is attacking Macs - Intego

Trojan is attacking Macs - Intego 05/12/2004 04:08 PM
The AS.MW2004.Trojan is a compiled AppleScript applet, a 108 KB self-contained application, with an icon resembling an installer for Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS X. This AppleScript runs a Unix command that removes files, using AppleScript's ability to run such commands. The AppleScript displays no messages, dialogs or alerts. Once the user double-clicks this file, their home folder and all its contents are deleted permanently.

Sophos discovers first Trojan to attack
Microsoft anti-spyware product

Sophos discovers first Trojan to attack
Microsoft anti-spyware product 06/06/2005 12:06 AM

OS X Trojan Horse Is A Nag

OS X Trojan Horse Is A Nag 04/09/2004 10:33 PM
Security experts on Friday slammed security firm Intego for exaggerating the threat of what the company identified as the first Trojan for Mac OS X. By Leander Kahney, Wired News (via MyAppleMenu)

trojan horse

trojan horse 04/16/2004 06:24 PM
"MP3Concept Trojan Horse" caused an uproar in the Mac OS X community. It also gave something for those Windows folk...

It wasn't me, it was the Trojan horse

It wasn't me, it was the Trojan horse 11/16/2003 11:49 PM
ZDNet Nov 16 2003 10:46PM ET

Trojan Horse Christmas

Trojan Horse Christmas 12/31/2004 10:15 AM
Column That shiny new Windows PC

Trojan Horse Attacks Mac OS X

Trojan Horse Attacks Mac OS X 04/09/2004 03:57 PM
A security company warns of malicious code that targets the operating system. It could be the start of a whole new world of pain for blithe Mac users. By Leander Kahney.

The Phel Trojan horse

The Phel Trojan horse 12/30/2004 11:42 PM
TechSpot Dec 31 2004 3:24AM GMT

First Mac OS X trojan horse spotted

First Mac OS X trojan horse spotted 04/09/2004 04:13 PM
Mac security software company Intego is reporting the first Trojan horse for Mac OS X. It may be time for Mac users to dust off their antivirus software.

Details On The First Mac OS X MP3 Trojan
Horse

Details On The First Mac OS X MP3 Trojan
Horse 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
By MacFixIt (via MyAppleMenu)

More Details On Trojan Horse For Mac OS
X

More Details On Trojan Horse For Mac OS
X 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
"A file can be made to appear as an ordinary mp3 file... however, the file contains a PowerPC code fragment, a piece of executable code." By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)
See Also : Intego Security Alert: Intego Announces Protection Against The First Mac OS X Trojan Horse: MP3Concept by Intego Press Release

Mars Mission a Trojan Horse?

Mars Mission a Trojan Horse? 01/16/2004 11:26 AM
Give some credit to Bush: In stoking interest in a mission to Mars (which may or may not happen), his administration may have figured out a clever way to kill the space shuttle and other costly projects, space experts say. By Suneel Ratan.

Mac OS X Attacked by Trojan Horse
(NewsFactor)

Mac OS X Attacked by Trojan Horse
(NewsFactor) 04/09/2004 03:57 PM
NewsFactor - Mac users are used to feeling safe as their Windows-based brethren scramble to address security flaws. Now a security firm has discovered what may be the first Trojan horse created to attack Mac OS X.

proof-of-concept trojan horse

proof-of-concept trojan horse 04/06/2005 06:30 PM
Read all about it .. security advisory

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Freegate is not Trojan horse, says
Symantec

Freegate is not Trojan horse, says
Symantec 09/16/2004 09:11 AM
Relabels China censor-busting utility

Wired News: OS X Trojan Horse Is a Nag

Wired News: OS X Trojan Horse Is a Nag 04/10/2004 08:47 AM
Wired News: Trojan Horse Attacks Mac OS X

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OpenOffice: A legal Trojan horse--but
for whom?

OpenOffice: A legal Trojan horse--but
for whom? 09/21/2004 08:14 AM
ZDNet Sep 21 2004 12:49PM GMT

VoIP As The Trojan Horse For Broadband?

VoIP As The Trojan Horse For Broadband? 01/04/2005 05:40 PM
While many telcos are somewhat dreading how VoIP will cut into their cash cow voice revenue, some are suggesting telcos need to take a radically different view of VoIP. The key ingredient, though, is realizing they're not telcos, but broadband providers (something Verizon has said -- but it's not clear if they fully realize this yet). Then, VoIP can act as a trojan horse for broadband. The thinking is that nearly all of telco customers have voice service, but a small percentage get broadband from them (if they get it from anyone). However, if telcos offered to swap out regular phone service for VoIP without the corresponding internet service, they would also have the data service ready to go if the customer ever wanted it. That is, it's easier to convince people just to switch from a traditional phone line to VoIP (especially since its cheaper) than to convince them to sign up for broadband and VoIP. Basically, they'd be offering a broadband offering that isn't an internet service -- just for VoIP. However, everything would be set up for internet and other services, so if a user wanted to switch on the ISP side, they could do so with a single request, rather than any installation work. It's certainly an interesting approach, but it's not likely that the telcos will move in this direction any time soon.

Apple's Trojan Horse Is Working

Apple's Trojan Horse Is Working 12/22/2004 01:13 AM

By Transcend Strategy Group

Notes and Tips: Mac OS X Trojan Horse

Notes and Tips: Mac OS X Trojan Horse 05/12/2004 02:10 PM
Intego has posted details about a destructive Mac OS X Trojan horse distributed via peer-to-peer file sharing.

Trojan Horse Christmas | The Register

Trojan Horse Christmas | The Register 01/03/2005 12:33 PM
Trojan Horse Christmas The Register .. this Register article

theregister.co.uk/2004/12/31/trojan_horse_christmas
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Trojan horse stalks PocketPC

Trojan horse stalks PocketPC 08/05/2004 10:29 AM
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Benign Trojan Horse Attacks Mac OS X

Benign Trojan Horse Attacks Mac OS X 04/12/2004 03:25 PM
Although it is harmless, the trojan has spread fear and trepidation throughout the Mac user community and press.

Recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus

Recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus 08/20/2004 06:06 AM
Recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus by Michael D. Durkota
http:// www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/trojan-recovery.pdf

A three page guide written by Michael D. Durkota, US-CERT, Carnegie Mellon spelling out the steps and resources needed in recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus. This has been added to Security Resources 2004-05 Internet MiniGuide. [beSpacific August 12, 2004]

Apple responds to Trojan Horse warning

Apple responds to Trojan Horse warning 04/09/2004 04:08 PM
Apple has responded to the Trojan Horse security advisory issued by Intego on Thursday...

A Real Mac OS X Trojan Horse Appears
(12-May-2004; 2.6K)

A Real Mac OS X Trojan Horse Appears
(12-May-2004; 2.6K) 05/12/2004 02:34 PM

Notes and Tips: Trojan Horse Analysis

Notes and Tips: Trojan Horse Analysis 04/09/2004 04:01 PM
MacInTouch readers pull apart the Trojan horse highlighted in an Intego press release.
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Intego begs for more press

Intego begs for more press 05/12/2004 12:54 PM
Intego, the company who tried to trick Mac users into buying their product by talking up a possible exploit that was never actually exploited, is at it again. Today a press release crossed the wires warning users of a nother "trojan horse" that is simply an AppleScript with the icon of Microsoft Office's installer. If you download Microsoft Office (from a Warez site?) and it's only 100K, odds are it is not Microsoft Office. The said AppleScript (that Intego is calling AS.MW2004.Trojan just to sound like they know what they are talking about) deletes your home folder.

Moral of the story? If you have a file that you don't know where it came from, check the file type (command-I). Don't waste your money on some faux security software.

A Lot of the Press Press Didn't Buy
White House Spin on 9/11 Document, Even
Though the WH Dumped It on Saturday
Night 4/13

A Lot of the Press Press Didn't Buy
White House Spin on 9/11 Document, Even
Though the WH Dumped It on Saturday
Night 4/13 04/13/2004 07:30 AM
Editor & Publisher .. ass

editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_conten t_id=1000485027
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Powell forces press aide to let him
answer Meet the Press question

Powell forces press aide to let him
answer Meet the Press question 05/17/2004 06:11 AM
Colin Powell appeared on Meet the Press this weekend, and his appearance was marred by his press secretary moving the camera and attempting to end the interview early when Russert, the interviewer, started to ask a hardball question about the fictional Nigerian yellow-cake uranium that Powell used as an excuse to go to war in Iraq.

Most noteworthy about this event was that Powell, rebuked the press-secretary on air, demanded that the camera be trained on him again, and then answered the question, describing the intelligence he'd received as "deliberately misleading."

Lisa Rein's got the video up -- highly recommended.

EMILY MILLER, STATE DEPARTMENT PRESS AIDE: You're off.

SECRETARY POWELL: I am not off.

EMILY MILLER, PRESS AIDE: No. They can't use it, they're editing it.

SECRETARY POWELL: He's still asking the questions.

EMILY MILLER, PRESS AIDE: He was not ...

SECRETARY POWELL: Tim, I am sorry I lost you.

MR. RUSSERT: I am right here Mr. Secretary. I would hope they would put you back on camera. I don't know who did that.

EMILY MILLER, PRESS AIDE: He was going to go for another five minutes.

SECRETARY POWELL: We've really scre...

MR. RUSSERT: I think that was one of your staff Mr. Secretary. I don't think that's appropriate.

SECRETARY POWELL: Emily, get out of the way. Bring the camera back please. (Camera returns to the interview subject) I think we're back on Tim, go ahead with your last question.

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Beckwood Press Company Offers New
Straight Side End-Frame Hydraulic Press
Delivery

Beckwood Press Company Offers New
Straight Side End-Frame Hydraulic Press
Delivery 01/04/2005 01:43 PM
The Beckwood Press Company has engineered an innovative new hydraulic press, the Straight Side End-Frame Hydraulic Press (SSE). [PRWEB Jan 4, 2005]

"The New York Press: Cleaning the pool-
the White House press corps politely
grabs its ankles."

"The New York Press: Cleaning the pool-
the White House press corps politely
grabs its ankles." 03/13/2003 10:25 AM

In the Press Room of the White House
that is Post Press

In the Press Room of the White House
that is Post Press 03/14/2005 04:35 PM
Before the certification of "Jeff Gannon" as a White House reporter there was the Bush Administration's de-certification move against the Washington press. These two things are deeply related.

New: Intego ChatBarrier X3

New: Intego ChatBarrier X3 06/18/2004 11:11 AM
ChatBarrier X3 works with iChat instant messaging software to provide two-way, real-time encryption and decryption of text chats.

Intego WiFi Locator

Intego WiFi Locator 09/23/2004 01:04 PM
This little key chain finds 802.11b (Airport) and g (Airport Extreme) networks, and points you in the right direction to use them.

Find out if it works, and how we liked it in Brian' s review.

New: Intego WiFi Locator

New: Intego WiFi Locator 08/04/2004 10:02 AM
The Intego WiFi Locator is a pocket-sized device for finding wireless 802.11b and 802.11g networks, including available AirPort and AirPort Extreme networks.

Intego announces: ''The sky is falling''

Intego announces: ''The sky is falling'' 05/12/2004 06:49 PM
In yet another press release, Intego announces a new "trojan horse" masquerading as a Microsoft Office 2004 installer.

Intego offers WiFi Locator

Intego offers WiFi Locator 08/03/2004 01:02 PM
VirusBarrier maker Intego is the latest company to throw their hat in the ring with a keychain-sized device designed to help road warriors quickly locate Wi-Fi networks. The US$29.95 WiFi Locator lets you know if you're in range of a 802.11b or 802.11g network with the press of a button. A four-position LED gauge will also let you know the relative signal strength of the network.

Intego announces Personal Antispam X3,
DiskGuard X3

Intego announces Personal Antispam X3,
DiskGuard X3 08/31/2004 11:42 AM
Intego today announced the release of Personal Antispam X3, a new program that works in conjunction with Apple Mail or Microsoft Entourage to help filter spam e-mails...

Intego intros Personal Antispam X3,
DiskGuard X3

Intego intros Personal Antispam X3,
DiskGuard X3 08/31/2004 11:24 AM
Intego on Tuesday introduced two new utilities for Mac OS X users: Personal Antispam X3 and DiskGuard X3. Personal Antispam X3 is an e-mail filtering software that weeds out unsolicited commercial e-mail -- spam -- from your regular e-mail and deposits it in a separate Spam folder. It filters spam using Bayesian analysis, and also uses address, message content, layout and other criteria for filtering. It supports contact "whitelists" and can also filter by blacklist and by common file names. Intego says that Personal Antispam X3 doesn't slow down your e-mail client software. System requirements call for Mac OS X v10.2 or later, Apple Mail or Microsoft Entourage are also required. Personal Antispam X3, shipping now, costs US$59.95, €59.95 or ¥7,200.

Intego releases encryption software for
iChat

Intego releases encryption software for
iChat 06/17/2004 11:39 AM
Intego today announced ChatBarrier X3, new software that works in conjunction with Apple's iChat to provide two-way, real-time encryption of text chats...

Security Experts: Intego spread FUD to
sell software

Security Experts: Intego spread FUD to
sell software 04/10/2004 11:25 AM

A Press Pass to Cosmetic Surgery
Information at Your Fingertips - Log on
to Consultingroom.com for Exclusive
Information for the Press.

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Iraqi Pro-Democracy Party Press Release
- Iraq the Model Press Release

Iraqi Pro-Democracy Party Press Release
- Iraq the Model Press Release 08/18/2004 04:50 PM
Mohammed and his brother Ali officially announced their candidacies .. running for the Iraqi National Assembly .. English

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Intego discovers first Mac OS X Trojan Horse: MP3Concept

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