26.04.2010 21:05 Uhr, Quelle: The Unofficial Apple Weblog

PC Malware targeting iTunes, iPad users

Filed under: iTunesHere's a cute trick. Some PC owners are getting emails alerting them to a new version of iTunes that has been updated "for best iPad performance, newer features and security." The email provides a link, asking recipients to download a "new" version of iTunes. You see where this is going, of course. Those who follow through actually download a counterfeit version of iTunes which contains malicious code that opens up a backdoor allowing unauthorized access to a PC. According to security software firm BitDefender, the code, called Backdoor.Bifrose.AADY, attempts to read the keys and serial numbers of the various softwar

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