New infostealer malware hides on Mac disguised as official Apple tools

Security researchers say a new macOS infostealer called SHub Reaper disguises itself as Apple security software to steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and sensitive files.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 4

Anthropic's Mythos AI outsmarted Apple's Mac security systems

Security researchers have admitted that Anthropic's Mythos AI model has been able to hack macOS, bypassing Apple's security systems in a way never previously achieved.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 2

Hackers used faked Apple & Yahoo infrastructure to hide malware

Hackers spent months hiding malware behind fake Apple-themed internet infrastructure and similarly bogus Windows pop-ups to infiltrate organizations across the Asia-Pacific region without triggering obvious security alarms. Here's how they did it.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 0

New Mac malware goes straight for developer keys

Two newly discovered macOS threats are designed to harvest developer credentials and cloud access as attackers focus on long-term persistence and avoid fast, visible attacks.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 0

Mac Script Editor becomes new entry point for ClickFix malware

ClickFix attacks targeting Mac users now use Script Editor instead of Terminal, a shift that sidesteps Apple's latest protections and streamlines the attack.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 0

Patch to protect iOS 18 holdouts from DarkSword is out

Apple has released another patch for iOS 18, protecting users that don't want to upgrade to iOS 26 from dangerous DarkSword attacks.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 1

Users staying on iOS 18 will get a patch for the worst iPhone attack vector we've ever seen

Following the emergence and public code leak of the severe DarkSword iPhone exploit, Apple is preparing to release a patch for users who choose to run iOS 18, so that they can be protected without upgrading to iOS 26.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 4

That top Google result for Homebrew could infect your Mac

Malicious ads are pushing fake Homebrew installers to Mac users, and the attack relies on trusting the first Google search result.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 2

You are out of time to update: Severe iOS hack code leaks to everyone

The DarkSword exploit, which primarily targets devices running older iOS versions, has unfortunately made its way to GitHub. It has been patched, so update now.

Marko Zivkovic 3 months ago 6

GhostClaw turns GitHub habits into a macOS malware pipeline

GhostClaw, a macOS infostealer, is spreading through GitHub repositories and developer tools, and it works because routine install habits make running malware feel completely normal.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 2

iPhone isn't safe on old iOS anymore, update to at least iOS 15 now

All iPhone users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to update now. Apple has confirmed routine browsing can trigger attacks on outdated iOS versions.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 8

This severe and international iPhone hack is the best reason to update to iOS 26.3 yet

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique and surveillance campaign ran rampant internationally for months, prior to a patch in iOS 26.3.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 4

Bad CAPTCHA in the wild tricks Mac users into installing malware through Terminal

Hackers have a new tool called ClickFix. The new attack vector combines fake human-verification prompts with malware, trying to trick users into running Terminal commands that bypass macOS security.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 3

Your Wi-Fi router's guest network may not be as secure as you think

Researchers have found that the extra wireless network you set up for visitors may not isolate devices the way router makers advertise, potentially allowing attackers on the same network to intercept traffic.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 0

iPhone camera & microphone dot can be suppressed if you're already hacked

Apple's camera and microphone indicators are supposed to tell iPhone users when the microphone or camera are on, but after a device is fully compromised with kernel-level access by another hack, Predator spyware can prevent those from appearing.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 2

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