Large number of Apple iOS devices in China
have been affected by a new malware. Named
WireLurker, it affects mobile devices through
repackaged applications for Mac OS X.
The bug has affected hundreds of thousands of
users who have downloaded software from a
local OS X marketplace called Maiyadi App
Store. The latter has been found to contain over
450 OS X apps affected by WireLurker, which
have been downloaded over 350,000 times.
WireLurker targets Apple iOS devices when
connected to the USB port of an affected OS X
machine. The malware reportedly infects installed
iOS apps similarly to a traditional virus. It is the
first to install third-party apps to iOS devices
that are not jailbroken.
Once installed on an iOS device, the malware
is capable of stealing various information from it.
The bug regularly requests updates from
attackers and is under active development. Its
ultimate goal is yet to be determined.
The researchers who discovered the malware
recommend that users don’t install Mac software
from third-party stores. Setting their Mac app
restrictions to prevent installation of unknown
third-party software is also essential.
Users should also avoid connecting their iOS
devices with untrusted accessories or computers.
Jailbreaking iOS devices should also be
avoided.
Enterprise entities should route their mobile
device traffic using a mobile security application.

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