It is very alarming news for the general people who use Internet from PC, or Android. If Google Chrome isn't enable to protect such maleware, it is shocking. I think Google Chrome will detect this maleware soon.
Looks like it's more about Mac. It steals cookies, quite smart but it will only work if users choose to save cookies or something similar. A way to protect from this attack would be to always disable cookies, and avoid any malicious software. Let's hope Mac will be able to solve this issue soon.
Btw, this makes me think switching to GNU/Linux is one of my best choices in life.