A new malware attack called “WireLurker” has been revealed that affects iOS devices when paired with an infected OS X system. However, Apple has quickly responded to this threat by revoking developer identities for apps identified as being part of this malware scam, notes “MacIssues” (http://tinyurl.com/lfhheu8).
Discovered by security researchers at Palo Alto Networks, WireLurker is a trojan horse malware distributed through Chinese-based online app stores, as well as through re-packaged pirated applications distributed on underground networks, that takes advantage of Apple’s Enterprise Provisioning services for iOS to infect iOS systems. Once run on an OS X system, the malware will monitor any iOS device connected to an infected Mac with a USB cable, and will then install malicious applications onto the device. These programs will then attempt to steal data and sensitive information.
