WireLurker malware affects Apple devices and attacks iOS devices as well-and here’s the kicker: This is the first malware that can infect iPhones that have not been jailbroken.īefore we go any further, let’s cut to the chase: No, you aren’t at risk of infecting your Mac or iOS device with this current malware-unless you do some really risky things (see “What Apple users do to get infected by WireLurker” section below).

Virus hunters have uncovered a new family of Mac malware, called “WireLurker,” which they say has infected hundreds of thousands of Apple devices already. But the total number of malicious threats crawling around the Internet waiting to infect your Mac is less important than this simple fact: It only takes one to ruin your day. Somebody had to say it.įor a while now, people have felt a sense of security because they’re on an operating system that doesn’t inspire hundreds of thousands of new malware attacks per day. Apple devices and Macs can get malware, just like any other machine. The handwriting is on the wall and it’s been there for many years now. Malware + Recommended + Security News WireLurker Malware Infects Macs, Attacks Non-Jailbroken iPhones

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