[Swordmaker]

Please note, this malware is not in anyway really effective as it is poorly written. Keep good backups and you will not have to pay the ransom. Best is not to try to steal software in the first place. DO NOT PIRATE!

[Swordmaker]

A poorly executed, hard to install, form of Mac Ransomware has been discovered in a Pirated version of Little Snitch on a Russian download site. First of all, DON’T PIRATE SOFTWARE, as your first line of defense against this invasion of your computer. Second, have good backups. Third, Don’t STEAL SOFTWARE! —PING!

Apple Ransomware Found in Pirated Little Snitch Installer from Russian Pirate Website
PING!

If you want on or off the Apple/Mac/iOS Ping List, Freepmail me.

[PAR35]

Thieves complaining about being ripped off. Sort of like someone calling the cops to complain about being shorted in a drug deal.

[bobcat62]

The malware author wants $50 for Little Snitch, which may be $25 from Objective Development.

BTW, both Objective Development products, Little Snitch & Launch Bar are top notch & worth the money.

[Moonman62]

So the only entity to benefit is Apple by discouraging pirating.