New potential malware could open a back door to your Mac
Computer anti-malware firm Intego has identified a new variant of malware for Mac OS X, dubbed HellRTS.D. When installed on your machine, it opens a backdoor that lets hackers take control of your machine without your knowledge.
The HellRTS.D variant is based on malware first discovered in 2004. This latest variant is a Universal binary capable of infecting both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. It does so by setting up its own server that is added to your login items, giving remote access to your machine. The software can also make a copy of itself and rename itself to appear to be one of your legitimately installed applications, making it harder to spot.
