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macOS Gatekeeper & XProtect review: How well does Apple’s free antivirus defend a Mac from malware

Apple's security layers fight the good fight, but malware and suspect applications can still be installed if warnings are ...
SecurityWeek

New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant Hijacks Cryptocurrency Transactions

An updated variant of the sophisticated XCSSET macOS malware is monitoring the system clipboard to hijack cryptocurrency transactions.
MacTech

Moonlock Lab discovers a new macOS malware sample

A new threat has emerged that is targeting macOS users. Moonlock Lab has discovered a malware sample that has evaded detection on VirusTotal since its first submission on May 17, 2024. Moonlike Lab ...

Microsoft Warns Of XCSSET MacOS Malware That Is Now More Dangerous Than Ever

Microsoft warns that MacOS malware XCSSET has undergone another major evolution since earlier this year, bringing key changes ...

Microsoft warns of new XCSSET macOS malware variant targeting Xcode devs

Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports that a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been detected in limited attacks, incorporating several new features, including enhanced browser targeting, ...
AppleInsider

Evolved and more powerful macOS malware strain sold cheaply to criminals

Researchers have discovered another data-seizing macOS malware, with "Cthulhu Stealer" sold to online criminals for just $500 a month. The Mac is becoming even more of a target for malware, with ...
BGR

North Korean Hackers Created New macOS Malware Disguised As Popular App Installers

Another day, another macOS malware is trying to actively exploit your Mac. This time, North Korean hackers are using fake job offers hidden in updates to popular apps like Zoom and Google Chrome to ...
9to5Mac

Security Bite: This GTA 6-disguised macOS malware performs heist on Keychain passwords

During an analysis of various splinter samples of a noteworthy macOS stealer, security researchers at Moonlock discovered one with an alarming level of sophistication. Under the disguise of the ...
PC Magazine

MacOS Malware Mimicked Popular Apps to Steal Passwords, Crypto Wallets

Cado Security flags malware known as Cthulhu Stealer that accessed a wealth of information from infected computers, including saved passwords, browser cookies, and data from crypto wallets. Our team ...

New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe

While Apple's Macs aren't targeted by hackers as often as Windows PCs, they're far from impenetrable. Security researchers at ...
MacTech

As macOS malware grows in popularity, Windows exploits remain another vector of choice for threat actors

As the macOS desktop user base continues to grow year over year, and Windows remains a mainstay, adversaries are growing more adept in their strategies to become more versatile cross-platform. As ...
Bleeping Computer

MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection

Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently. A report by ...