[nsp-sec] Has Apple contacted anyone about Flashback?

[CASEY, JOEL J]

Is there an Apple representative on the list that can address this question?
Thanks!


Joel Casey
Principal Technology Security
AT&T CSO Mobility Security Enablement
joeljcasey at att.com

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From: nsp-security-bounces at puck.nether.net [mailto:nsp-security-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Chris Morrow
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 1:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [nsp-sec] Has Apple contacted anyone about Flashback?

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On 04/12/2012 01:34 PM, Barry Greene wrote:
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> ""In addition to the Java vulnerability, the Flashback malware relies
> on computer servers hosted by the malware authors to perform many of
> its critical functions," the company said. "Apple is working with
> ISPs worldwide to disable this command and control network.""
> 
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apple-works-on-malware-detection-removal-tool/2012/04/11/gIQAnUROAT_story.html?wpisrc=nl_tech
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> 
> Q. Does anyone have any information about Apple working with ISPs? A
> bunch of us are scratching our heads wondering who they are talking
> about.

I can get you the name/email of the recruiter at apple trying to hire
someone to do this job... if you want.

maybe they 'worked with isps' by emailing abuse@ ?


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