One of the worst things that can happen to your computer is that it becomes infected with a virus. It is said, it is rumored that Malware does not enter Apple, but this is not the case. In fact AppleJeus is created for the macOS environment.
This malware that works with cryptocurrencies is one of the most dangerous that has already caused havoc. Now it seems to come back updated to continue tormenting all those who use this type of currency in a macOS environment.
AppleJeus can steal all your computer data
AppleJeus is a Trojan backdoor with several intriguing features. The authors of the Trojan use it to carry out the fake digital asset currency exchanges. As soon as users download and install the file, the backdoor of the AppleJeus Trojan will silently plant itself in their systems. It is specially designed for macOS.
With so many years hearing that Apple devices are invulnerable, hackers and friends of others set out to create viruses for this system. There are not few who exist, but of course like this AppleJeus, few.
How did this Malware work?
In order to mislead users and compromise their systems, the AppleJeus Trojan backdoor was disguised as a fake exchange called 'Celas' or 'JMT Trading'. It camouflaged itself in cryptocurrency services by posing as trading software. The corrupted file, which was hosted by Github, was named 'JMT-Trader.pkg'.
This Malware displayed a collection of files using an installation script and then it spawned a new launch domain that ran every time the computer was rebooted.
The AppleJeus backdoor could:
- Upload files to the infected host.
- Run files on the infected host.
- Run commands remotes on the infected host.
From the study of this type of virus, The experts determined that behind it could be the North Korean team called Lazarus.
Now Lazarus has released a new, more dangerous version
The new version of AppleJeus has been seen again by the networks and it seems that it is more efficient than the first version. More efficiency means that it hides better in macOS, is more difficult to detect, and the consequences of accidental installation can be worse.
The Malware had access to accounts, passwords and any data that the user could store on their computer. Although it focused on keys and passwords for digital currency services, they could have access to keys of any type. This means that hackers could impersonate the legitimate user and do bad things or leave users without money.
The files that can infect your Mac have not yet been detected, but of course you have to be careful. To do this, remember a series of tips that will come in handy:
- Of first do not trust any program that can run on our computers. Any file could have back doors where hackers could enter. Make sure what you download and install.
- Even if you think that because you have a Mac the viruses will not enter, you are very wrong. Must be use a security solution robust, equipped with malicious behavior detection technologies to catch even hitherto unknown threats.
- Be attentive to new threats that are spreading across the Internet. A good idea would be to subscribe to some page or organization Be aware of new vulnerabilities and how to get rid of them.
- One of the best tips, which most experts recommend when using digital currencies is to use multi-factor authentication and hardware wallets.
- Also use an isolated computer that is not connected to the Internet or that it is not used to navigate or read mail. Of course where you are not going to install anything that is not essential for your tasks.
Great care. AppleJeus is recently updated and it is not fully known what its scope or damages may be.