Mac malware that went undetected for years spied on everyday users

Ars Technica
By Dan GoodinJul 24, 2017, 7:08 pm1.6k ptsHotTop
Enlarge (credit: Tim Malabuyo) A mysterious piece of malware that gives attackers surreptitious control over webcams, keyboards, and other sensitive resources has been infecting Macs for at least five years. The infections—known to number nearly 400 and possibly much higher—remained undetected until recently…

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