Malware that affects detected mac

Generally when we talk to you about a virus or malware, they usually affect Windows computers or Android devices. It seems that it is usually less common to be infected if you have a Mac. Unfortunately the risk still exists. A new malware affecting Mac has been detected.

Malware that affects Mac detected Warning!

This new virus has been dubbed DOK. It affects all versions of Mac OS X and from what they say those affected could not be detected with VirusTotal. Apparently, the virus is being spread through emails, the phishing technique. This is the first major operation or expansion of a virus exclusively on Mac.

How DOK Works

Those affected receive an email saying that there have been problems with their income statement or other tax problems. Makes victims click on a.zip document. It is when malware enters the system. The author appears to be using an Apple Developer Certificate, so the computer does not detect it as a danger.

Once on your computer, you will get a notification that there has been a security problem and asks you to re- enter your username and password. Generally after restarting. It is once the password is entered when DOK can take control of the computer.

So far, no antivirus has been able to detect DOK. There is also no security update that introduces improvements to prevent it. The only advice so far is not to open suspicious emails.