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Title: BrandPost: APT28: A complex Mac virus that may signal the shape of tomorrow’s malware
Post by: HCK on October 20, 2017, 04:05:12 pm
BrandPost: APT28: A complex Mac virus that may signal the shape of tomorrow’s malware

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<p>Macs are the go-to device for professionals and high-level officials the world over. Beautifully designed, extremely optimized for performance, and tagged with a price that reflects a premium product, Macs are more than a tool – they are a statement. In keeping with this reputation, you would not expect malware designed for Macs to be the run-of-the-mill, easy-to-block creations we see on other platforms. Advanced Mac threats cost a fortune to develop— but when they hit the designated target, it’s jackpot for the cyber-criminals.</p><p>Malware has been around since the early days of computers and, regardless of operating systems, has always managed to creep in. However, the Internet and digitalization have brought forward not just the proliferation of threats, but also a staggering increase in complexity. Today, malware is a tool for industrial espionage, cyberwarfare, and even state-sponsored cyberattacks.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3233213/macs/apt28-a-complex-mac-virus-that-may-signal-the-shape-of-tomorrow-s-malware.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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