New Java malware can attack OS X/Windows/Linux

According to foreign media, this week's Security Company F-Secure found a new browser-based cross-platform malware, it allows hackers to remotely access any computer running OS X, Windows, and Linux.

The new backdoor malware relies on social engineering to "trick" users into running a Java Archive file. Its cross-platform design is unique. After you agree to run the preceding Java Archive file, the malware will secretly detect the operating system running on the device. If the device runs the OS X system, it remotely links to the IP address through port 8080 to obtain more Execution Code.

Security company Sophos said on Wednesday that due to its multi-platform policy, new malware may affect more users. On Mac, new malware is defined as "Backdoor: OSX/GetShell. ". According to F-Secure, the malware is a PowerPC binary code, which means that the IntelMac running by the user must be installed with Rosetta at the same time.

As the number of Mac users increases, the OS X platform is naturally more vulnerable to hacker attacks. Previously, 0.6 million of Mac users were attacked by the Flashback Trojan Horse. Last month, Apple even modified its website's Mac promotion term.