First Apple ransomware

Apple computers were once regarded as one of the most secured platform, especially when compared to PCs powered by Windows. But things have changed when researchers discovered what they believed as the first-ever ransomware targeted for Apple users. The issue was first detected when a team of researchers at Palo Alto Networks found a popular BitTorrent client for Apple's OS X software for Macs that was infected with a ransomware dubbed as "KeRanger." Although KeRanger isn't actually the first because back in 2014, Kaspersky Labs discovered similar software. But at that time, the software wasn't complete and dangerously functioning. The KeRanger on the other hand, is functional and able to do damage. The ransomware affects Mac version 2.90. It advised users to immediately upgrade to version 2.91 of the software, or delete the malicious one. "This is the first one in the wild that is definitely functional, encrypts your files and seeks a ransom," said Palo Alto Threat Intelligence Director Ryan Olson.