Bottom line:
- Don't download any lame screen savers. Seriously. Get a clue.
- Absolutely don't download anything from 7art-screensavers.com.
- Don't give your pass phrase to a bl**dy screen saver. Get serious.
From: Doug Hamilton <doug_hamilton@umanitoba.ca>Date: June 2, 2010 3:56:37 PM CDTTo: C-REPs compureps <um-compureps@lists.umanitoba.ca>Subject: [C-REPS] FYI - OSX/OpinionSpyHello,
Just a follow up regarding the "spyware" class of application produced by Premier Opinion, and was reported by Intego which they dubbed "OSX/OpinionSpy". Premier Opinion provides analytics to software developers. The method of installation is legitimate, below is a screen shot of the installer.
I believe a total of two business were distributing Premier Opinion with their Mac OS X applications "7art-screensavers" and "MishInc FLV to Mp3".
If you require further information, here are a few additional links.
http://rixstep.com/2/20100601,01.shtml
http://osxdaily.com/2010/06/01/spyware-on-the-mac/
If you find a system with this software, here is a manual removal process.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/askjack/2010/jun/02/how-to-remove-opinionspy
Cheers.
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Doug Hamilton, BA, MA, APP
Senior Apple Computer Consultant
Computers-on-Campus; Univ. of Manitoba
204-474-6196 (Ph.)
204-474-7556 (Fax)
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