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Trojan:OSX/Loosemaque.A

First posted on 23 November 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Trojan:OSX/Loosemaque.A.

Explanation :

Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.

Additional DetailsTrojan:OSX/Loosemaque.A appears to be a video game, but deletes files from the user home folder when a user plays it.

This malware is notable not only for being one of a relatively small handful of malware on one of the Macintosh platforms, it is also the only such trojan so far to use a game as its payload.

It is also unusual in that its developer specifically states its actions on the website where it is available.

Execution

Trojan creates a folder containing game content, with the name lose lose folder.

On execution, users are able to play a Space Invaders look-a-like game. When the user shoots an enemy character however, a file or folder in the user's home directory will be deleted.

If the user character is destroyed, the game ends. The Trojan subsequently sends the user's score to a remote server and deletes itself from the compromised computer.

Last update 23 November 2009

 

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