Security Flaw in iOS Opens Malware Door for Cyber Crooks

The VAR GUY ^ | 11/12/2014 | DH Kass

[Swordmaker]

Yes, they are like moths attracted mindlessly to the light...not comprehending why they fill compelled, they flit to any thread they see on an Apple product and post mindless and unthoughtout FUD. Pity the poor souls infected with Apple Derangement Syndrome.

They suffer from MAPS:

Swordmaker's and Kathy's proposed diagnosis for the new ICD-10 addenda:

90210 iOS Munchausen's Apple-Plexy Syndrome (MAPS), The overwhelming compulsion to post negative, judgmental, aggressive, and false commentary on any website thread related to Apple products wherever found, including phobic reaction to projected Apple user euphoria. First and subsequent encounters.

[Swordmaker]

It’s not “immune” from malware: you just have to click thru assorted “Are you sure you want to install this program obtained from an un-trusted source?” warnings initiated by “phishing” emails - to wit, ignore clear warnings against risky behavior. It’s not like any of this malware doesn’t involve wanton stupidity on the part of the user.

It is even more explicit than that. We Mac users see it so rarely, we don't realize how dire the warning can be:

If you go ahead and install it after being told the file is going to "damage your computer" and that it "contains" a specific malware by name, AND gives you a button to move it to the Trash by merely clicking, YOU DESERVE any damage you do to your computer and your data, your privacy, your bank accounts, and your identity, from installing and running it!

If you do that, you are terminally stupid!

[PA Engineer]

I expect we’ll see several different variants of this FUD before it finally dies.

This is the fourth one in a week on the same malware from the usual suspects. It is like some type of perverse fetish and obsession. The FUD is old. Maybe they will move onto the blue stain scandal.

[PA Engineer]

Yes, they are like moths attracted mindlessly to the light...not comprehending why they fill compelled, they flit to any thread they see on an Apple product and post mindless and unthoughtout FUD. Pity the poor souls infected with Apple Derangement Syndrome.

Nah. No pity. Let them complete their journey into the bug zapper.