Nearly half of all Mac malware comes from one program, Mackeeper

Hey folks,

This article titled Nearly HALF of Mac malware comes from this program is a breaking news item that came out today and its quite interesting.

Elastic Security Labs, a new company to me, did some investigating. 54.4 percent target Windows, 39.4 percent target Linux and a mear 6.2 percent target Apple. But most of the targets that Mac has to deal with comes from a program called Mac Keeper. MacKeeper is a legitimate program that helps the mac keep itself in check with permission sets.

There’s plenty of more on what Mac Keeper is, how to protect yourself from the malicious versions including making sure you only get it officially from the app store and to make sure you get updates from the same source.

Here are some precautions:

• • Over 30% of malware are credential access stealers. This malware targets your banking and social media credentials. So, where possible, enable two-factor authentication to add another login layer.
• • Before downloading an app from the official app store (whether Windows or macOS), check the reviews and comments. Users will often warn others if an app is malicious.
• • Don’t click on links or attachments you receive in unsolicited emails. They could be malicious, infect your device with malware and/or steal sensitive information.
• • Ensure your operating system and programs are updated to the latest version.
• • Always have a trusted antivirus program updated and running on all your devices. We recommend our sponsor, TotalAV. Right now, get an annual plan with TotalAV for only $19 at ProtectWithKim.com. That’s over 85% off the regular price!

There’s plenty more in this article, so make sure you read it if you’re a Mac user. I want to pass this along.