New Trojan for OS X turns the computer into a generator of electronic money

Computer users on OS X platform as well as Windows fans should be extremely careful with The files are downloaded from the Internet, even if it's - well-known, it would seem, of the program, but received from torrents. It is at such sites antivirus vendors have found applications for Mac, the infected is very difficult in nature e plague, reports MacWorld.

New malware called DevilRobber. This is a real transformer with loads of features: a Trojan, because hidden inside programs; backdoorControlled by a remote server; thief stealing data from a computer and virtual currency; spy, sending to external servers personal information.

One of the main features of DevilRobber is that, once on the PC nor the unsuspecting human, it uses its computing capacity to generate graphics virtual currency known Bitcoin. (It can be used in on-line payments for network services and tangible goods, and even the display, converting into ordinary money.) At the moment, one Bitcoin is equal to $ 3.20, which is not so little, especially if the money gets no special labor.

In addition to generating and theft Bitcoin DevilRobber virus can take screenshots of the image on the computer screen and to transfer all virtual fraudsters User passwords, and copy the encrypted TrueCrypt in Tor and data, Web browsing history in Safari and command log entry «.Bash_history».

At the moment, this Trojan has been detected in the application for editing and converting images GraphicConverter version 7.4, but it can be embedded in other programs popular on torrent tracker. Employees such as the antivirus vendors Intego and Sophos have warned users and encourage them to be cautious about downloading the practice and use of pirated software.