Mac OS X’s First Real Virus Threat: OSX/Leap-A
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The worm is called OSX/Leap-A and is spread via instant messaging programs. The worm attempts to spread via Apple’s iChat instant messaging program, which is compatible with America Online’s popular AIM instant messaging program.
The vast majority of malicious hacks are aimed at Microsoft Corp.’s Windows operating system and some of its products, largely because Microsoft has more than 90 percent of the market for computer operating systems. “This first Macintosh OS X threat is an example of the continuing spread of malicious code on to other platforms,” said Vincent Weafer, senior director at Symantec Security Response, in a statement.
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