Mac OS X Ransomware

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Content source

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mabouia-born-first-mac-osx-ransomware-poc-rafael-salema-marques

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Mabouia: born the first MAC OSX ransomware - PoC
Nov 5, 2015

Functional proof of concept and presentation of the first ransomware developed for Mac OS X.
The purpose of the video is to disseminate my work and create a cyber situational awareness destroying the myth that there is no malware for Mac OS X.

English version: (muted)
Portuguese version: (Comented

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Finally, (proof of concept) ransomware for Mac User
Here is interview with the creator

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

I love how they try to use a smooth, modern interface with "pricing options" and "features"

 

[LabZero]

For now...it's safely stored on his computer

 

[soccer97]

Software as a service at it's worst (pick your service level please...).

 

[jamescv7]

Well all attacks that happen on Windows will always exist in Mac OS X and Linux.

Its only a time to choose where impact can surely implemented. Still not a bad choice where OS X holds likely 1% market shares which still a revenue to circulate for any user pay with ridiculous price as ransom.

As we all know some users insist they don't need an AV.