NetWeirdRC is a commercial backdoor tool targeting Mac OS X 10.6 and later, as well as Windows, Linux and Solaris, according to Intego.
Sold for as little as $US60, NetWeirdRC 'phones home' after installation and awaits commands to carry out functions including installing files, executing commands, stealing browser passwords and taking screen shots.
The good news is that due to an apparent bug, NetWeirdRC does not run after the Mac is restarted.
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Intego speculates that the malware would be distributed either via a custom dropper or by inducing recipients to open the file (eg, by attaching it to an email with a persuasive cover story).