---
title: "Major strain of Mac ransomware discovered"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/major-strain-of-mac-ransomware-discovered/"
date: "2017-10-02T04:04:19+00:00"
section: "Software"
tags:
  - "Cyber Threat"
  - "Mobile Security"
  - "Ransomware"
  - "Software Security"
source: "itproportal.com"
source_url: "http://www.itproportal.com/news/major-strain-of-mac-ransomware-discovered/"
---

# Major strain of Mac ransomware discovered

October 2, 2017 · Reported by itproportal.com

> Duo Security report claims firmware risk could be potentially damaging to high-end users such as administrators or those with high-end clearance most at risk.Security researchers claim to have uncovered a new strain of ransomware affecting the firmware of Apple Mac computers.

[Read the full article at itproportal.com](http://www.itproportal.com/news/major-strain-of-mac-ransomware-discovered/)

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