Mac OS X: Vulnerable to new Trojans

One of the great myths about Mac OS X is that it's invulnerable to malware. But two pieces of malware making the rounds show that certainly isn't the case. One reason the Mac has been safer than PCs in the past is that Windows has so much more market share. But now that the Mac is gaining in popularity, expect Mac-based malware to increase as well.

One of the new pieces of malware is a Trojan called OSX.RSPlug.D. The security vendor who discovered it, Intego, says it is much like a previous Trojan, but has a new installer. What's particularly dangerous is that this new installer may be used to inject other malware into Mac machines in the future.