View Full Version : Malicious worm aims to bite Apple


Andrew Green
02-17-2006, 03:04 PM
The malicious program, known as Leap-A, tries to spread via Apple's iChat instant messaging program.


The worm disguises itself as images of Apple's forthcoming version of its operating system, called Leopard, and plunders buddy lists if installed.
Security firms said Leap-A was not widespread and was unlikely to catch out many Apple users.

Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4723390.stm

Recieved the lowest level of threat warning and is really not a big deal. But is it a sign of things to come for the mac?