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New Mac malware spreads disguised as Flash Player installer via Google search results

Malware masquerades as an installer for Adobe Flash Player as a Trojan horse on Apple Macs. Malware was found after searching Google for the exact titles of YouTube videos Integos research team encountered Google search results that, when clicked, pass through multiple redirection sites and end up on a bogus Flash Player update page. The malicious script spews out a password-protected archive file containing a malicious app that is installed in a hidden temporary folder. This app downloads a legitimate installer for Flash Player digitally-signed by Adobe in an attempt to not arouse suspicion.”]

Source: https://grahamcluley.com/mac-malware-flash-player-google/

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