The Doctor Web company specializes in IT security discovered recently a new type of malware for OS X that can lead to an additional charge to users' phone plans. Everything is designed in the form of a fake OS X installer, asking users to enter a phone number to install the downloaded application, and by giving that phone number to hackers, users give them the opportunity to subscribe to a mobile phone service that charges them monthly with a certain amount.
The problem with this kind of malware is that users might only find out about the debits of the bill after a few months, if they don't constantly check the expenses, and this type of attacks are becoming more and more popular. They have the biggest effect on mobile phones, but it seems desktops are now getting into the game too, and if you download any software that asks you to enter a phone number, make sure it's from a reputable manufacturer .
