Wisdom, does it affect Linux versions of Transmission?

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On 08-03-16 07:59, Wisdom Donkor wrote:
> Dear All,
> 
> A type of malware that locks computer files and demands a fee for their
> release has successfully targeted Apple computers. The security researchers
> from Palo Alto Networks believe it is the first time ransomware has
> appeared on Macs.
> 
> The KeRangers malware was hidden in a version of a BitTorrent client called
> Transmission.
> The makers of Transmission and Apple say they have taken steps to stop the
> malware spreading. It is not clear how many people were affected.
> 
> Transmission is a program that lets people download and share BitTorrent
> files - often music or movies - with other users' computers.
> 
> After being informed of the malware, Apple revoked the developers'
> certificate on the infected software to prevent it from being installed if
> people downloaded it.
> 
> Transmission's developers released a new version of their software and
> added a notice on their website, urging customers to upgrade immediately.
> 'likely outcome' Apple's Mac operating system - Mac OS X - has
> traditionally been considered to be a secure system because it is more
> locked down than the myriad of devices running Windows operating systems.
> While writing malware code for Macs is more difficult because there is less
> of it around, as the computers become more commonly used criminals are
> working harder to target them, Greg Day, Palo Alto Networks' chief security
> officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa told the BBC.
> 
> "In all honesty unfortunately this is a likely outcome," he said of his
> team's discovery.
> "There is a simple reality which is criminals will follow us as users of IT
> to generate ransom.
> "We've seen more Mac threats in the last few years - it's a very good
> reminder that there is no environment which is risk free from cyber attack."
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> *WISDOM DONKOR (S/N Eng.)*
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