Apple Insider posted a story that a new Mac OS X Trojan Horse called "Flashback" attempts to trick users into installing it by appearing as Adobe's Flash Player installer package.
The Trojan Horse, discovered by security firm Intego, has been found on malicious web sites that invite users to install the phony Flash Player, telling them it is required to access certain content. Since Mac OS X Lion doesn’t come with Flash preinstalled, users must to manually install it. Intego categorized the threat from Flashback as "low."New Mac OS X Trojan disguises itself as Adobe Flash installer
The new malware is said to specifically target Lion, and replicates the look and feel of the real Flash installer. It includes design elements and logos that could convince some users it is the actual official software from Adobe.
