Beware Of The New Mac Malware Dubbed Backdoor.MAC.Elanor

Bitdefender recently posted a blog about a new piece of Mac malware they are calling “Backdoor.MAC.Elanor.” The malware is currently still available on MacUpdate in the form of a free app called EasyDoc Converter. It poses as a drag-and-drop file converter, but has no real functionality, it just downloads a malicious script. Bitdefender says this is a nasty backdoor that can steal data, execute remote code and access the webcam, among other things. This type of malware is particularly dangerous as it’s hard to detect and offers the attacker full control of the compromised system. For example, someone can lock you out of your laptop, threaten to blackmail you to restore your private files. As a safety precaution, Bitdefender recommends downloading applications only from reputable websites, and using a security solution for Apple devices for malware and other specific threats.