No it doesnt

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On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Carlos Afonso <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Wisdom, does it affect Linux versions of Transmission?
>
> [] fraterno
>
> --c.a.
>
> 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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> > OGP Working Group Member, Africa OD Working Group Member
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