A recent post from Malwarebytes and the Cybersecurity source, there is a malware (Remote Access Trojan) that allows an attacker to get root-access privileges on your Mac OSX. The malware also has the capabilities such as keylogging, SSH/VNC connections, screenshots and the ability to present custom made windows.
Inorder to protect yourself, make sure your Mac Operating System is up-to-date. You can also contact the DECS Support Office to have Symantec Endpoint Protection installed on your computer.
If you have any questions, contact the DECS Support Office at support@egr.msu.edu.
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