This was previously written about by the security researcher Amit Serper. One of the more prolific pieces of Mac adware is OSX.Pirrit (also named VSearch). Downloads them here (password: infect3d).Īdware, though generally viewed as simply an annoyance, can often remove remote adversaries complete control of an infected system. I’ve uploaded the samples discussed in this post.
Over the years, Mac adware has become ever more prolific as hackers seeks to financially “benefit” from the popularity of Cupertino’s devices.
Chances are, if an Apple user tells you their Mac is infected, it’s likely adware.
