Security Bulletin: Apple troubles with malware and location privacy

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Nerd Cave Security News for December 9th, 2019


A newly discovered Mac malware uses a "fileless" technique to avoid anti-virus detection.


Although not entirely "fileless", this malware is disguised as a crypto-currency app called "UnionCryptoTrader.dmg".  Once executed, it creates an executable file in memory, without ever touching the hard disk, thus avoiding detection by anti-virus programs.

For more information about this virus and a means to detect it, go to arstechnica.com.

The iPhone 11 still makes location requests even when the user has disabled this feature.


In an article on krebsonsecurity.com it was pointed out that the location icon occasionally appears on the iPhone 11 even when the location feature has been disabled.  Apple explained the behavior was tied to short-range technology that allows users to share files locally (i.e. AirDrop).  Apple stated it plans to include an option to disable this behavior, it just hasn't stated when that might be.

For detailed information go to krebsonsecurity.com.

If you are in need of computer repair or maintenance, feel free to contact us at The Nerd Cave Support  [here].

Best,
Jeffrey Cobb (Owner/Operator)

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