OS X malware used to spy on pro-Tibetan charities, reminds us all to keep updated

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Pro-Tibetan organizations that use Macs have discovered that their data has been accessed thanks to malware-based siphoning more commonly associated with Windows machines. Security expert Jamie Blasco revealed that two separate backdoor trojans can breach OS X if infected Word documents (yes, we know) or emails are opened. However, those who regularly keep up with security updates shouldn’t be too concerned: both holes were patched before the end of last year, although that’s scant relief for those whose privacy has already been infringed.

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