WireLurker (OS X)

First seen
2014-06-01 00:00:00
Malware type
trojan
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:31:47

Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications

Targeted regions: country_code:cn

Context

WireLurker is a malware family targeting OS X and iOS devices, primarily distributed through trojanized applications from third-party app stores in China. It is known for infecting iOS devices through USB connections and is capable of stealing sensitive user information.

Related threat objects

Reports & references

  • paloaltonetworks.com — Unit42 Wirelurker (report)
  • objective-see.com — Blog 0X16 (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Wirelurker (report)

External references