KoobFace Threat Details - macOS malware research

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Name	KoobFace (Worm.KoobFace)
Description	Worm.KoobFace is a malicious worm that primarily targets Mac OS X systems, spreading through social media platforms like Facebook. It manipulates users into downloading and executing malicious files, often disguised as video codecs or software updates, to infect their computers and propagate further.
Type	Worm..
Basis	Malware.
Removal	This infection can be removed using iBoostUp with Spyware Doctor.

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