Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which was the first-ever malware for Mac OS X?

  1. Mocmex

  2. OSX/Leap-A

  3. Torpig

  4. Rustock.C
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B Correct answer
Explanation

OSX/Leap-A (also called Oompa-Loompa) in 2006 is recognized as the first malware specifically targeting Mac OS X. Mocmex targeted Windows. Torpig is a Windows trojan. Rustock.C is a Windows botnet. Leap-A was a significant milestone as it demonstrated that Mac OS X was not immune to malware, though it required user interaction to spread via iChat.

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