Mac-based malware may be an attempt by Iranian hackers to target the U.S. defense industry, researchers say. The malware, called MacDownloader, was found on a fake website impersonating the United Technologies. The fake site was previously used in a spear phishing email attack to spread Windows malware. Researchers say the malware is of shoddy quality and is “potentially a first attempt from an amateur developer” The danger is that many human rights supporters, especially in Iran, are dependent on Apple devices, they say.”]

