The malware in question is a new variant of OSX.PROTON, a Mac-based remote access trojan that gives the attacker root-access privileges, allowing them to perform all kinds of actions, from viewing the screen in real time and recording keystrokes, to uploading your files, downloading additional malware, accessing the webcam, and more. “You have 50/50 chance if you've downloaded HandBrake during this period," the developer warns. The malicious file was up between 14:30 UTC May 2 and 11:00 UTC May 6. The developers behind the open source app have issued a security warning to Mac users after a mirror download server () hosting the software was hacked, replacing the HandBrake-1.0.7.dmg file for an infected one. If you downloaded the Mac version of popular video converter Handbrake last week, your computer may be infected with a trojan.
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