Hackers Are Hiding Code In Images To Fool Mac Users

According to an expert ITconsultant, one of the hardest methodologies to detect when it comes to the hacking arena is steganography. For those who are unfamiliar with the word, steganography refers to the practice of inserting executable codes on images, making it difficult if not impossible to find.

The reason is pretty simple and basic. Virus scanners are made around the concept of finding text strings that comes with identifiable malicious markers and characteristics, however, images are not like that at all. However, if they are carefully made, they can provide similar infected payloads.

Lately, Apple users have come across this problem firsthand, thanks to a group that call themselves “VeryMal”. This group are focusing on Apple users. They use codes that are embedded in ad images that will redirect users surfing the web away from safe sites and onto unsafe websites, which are places where different kinds of malware thrive.

A Quick Overview Of How It Works?

• Hackers will buy an ad space on a safe website
• The will embed a code on an ad image
• The code that was embedded will run on a JavaScript, which will check if Apple fonts are being supported, and will determine is the device is an Apple of some sort
•  If the query yields positive result, the script will take the remaining code from the image, which will force the browser of the user to navigate to another URL as determined by the command code
•  The user will then go to a page that displays pop up ads, generally encouraging the installation of a certain update for some kind of update, which is most cases is for Adobe Flash Player.

Obviously, it is not a Flash update at all. It contains something that the hackers have set in place. It is a kind of trickery that has hijacked over five million web sessions, redirecting them away from safe sites. This is according to the newest research into the activities of the group, and what’s worse, there is no way to safeguard your computer against it but to be careful and monitor your web browser’s behavior closely. You can also hire a professional to improve your computer security.

In case your company is using Apple equipment, you need to make sure that your employees are aware. You should also get in touch with an IT consultant Myrtle Beach who can help you secure your computer against various kinds of threats.

Call SpartanTec, Inc. if you are looking for an expert firm that can help you secure your network and your business information. 

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