Research Article

An Attribute Extraction for Automated Malware Attack Classification and Detection Using Soft Computing Techniques

Table 2

List of MacOS malware.

S. no.Name of the malwareFunction

1Fake flashIt attacks Apple Mac systems via Flash Player and other False Adobe Trojans.
2GenieoGenieo injects adware and user monitoring software.
3KeRangerIt is implemented through with vulnerability in Communication that was concealed inside the.dmg file under General.rtf. More than 9500 mac users were impacted.
4Mac DefenderIt is a rogue security problem in the form of bogus antivirus.
5MacSweeperIt confuses consumers by exaggerating reports of malware, adware, or viruses.
6OSX.KeydnapIt steals credentials from the compromised device’s iCloud Account.