OSX_OKAZ.AA
September 15, 2014
ALIASES:
Trojan.OSX.Okaz.a (Kaspersky), MacOS:Chatzum-A (Avast), OSX/Agent.L (AVG), MAC.OSX.Trojan.Zako.A (BitDefender)
PLATFORM:
Mac OS X
OVERALL RISK RATING:
DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
REPORTED INFECTION:
INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

Threat Type: Adware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This adware arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
File Size:
39,456 bytes
File Type:
Mach-O
Memory Resident:
Yes
Initial Samples Received Date:
25 Sep 2013
Arrival Details
This adware arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
NOTES:
This is the Trend Micro detection for the ChatZum browser extension. It has the capability of changing the home page and search engine. It needs other components to perform its intended routine. It is typically installed in /Library/Internet Plug-Ins.