Patrick Wardle teams up with ex-Apple researcher to boost Mac security for all

Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 5

Beware of fake CleanMyMac installers that will infect your Mac

Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users' data.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 8

New Atomic Stealer malware variant harder to detect in macOS

The Atomic Stealer malware still relies on users installing fake software with a payload hidden in the .dmg file, but it is evolving to get harder to detect.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Jamf shares exploit that fools users into believing their hacked iPhone is safe

If an iPhone has already been infected with malware, Jamf has shown how an attacker can trick the user into believing Lockdown Mode is active when it isn't.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

New Mac ransomware doesn't pose much of a threat yet

A recently unearthed sample of macOS malware continues the trend of attacks against Apple's ecosystem, but in its current state it's not a major threat to Mac users.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS

North Korea is becoming more of an online threat, with its hackers conducting multiple campaigns and frequently targeting macOS.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

Jamf uncovers new Mac malware linked to known hacking group

Jamf Threat Labs has discovered a new malware strain that appears to be connected to BlueNoroff, a group that often attacks businesses in the financial sector.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 0

Apple is still slow to purge scam apps in the Mac App Store

An examination of a scam app for macOS made by a bogus developer impersonating legitimate accounts reveals how the Mac App Store review system can be manipulated.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

New malware strain stealing business data from Intel Macs

Malware called "MetaStealer" is being used by hackers to attack businesses and to steal data from Intel-based Macs, with techniques including posing as legitimate app installers.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

Exploit that delivered Pegasus spyware patched in iOS 16.6.1 update

Apple's operating system updates on Thursday patched an exploit chain capable of compromising iOS 16.6 devices with the Pegasus spyware without any interaction from the victim.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 4

Old Mac malware lurches back to life, hiding in productivity software

XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 6

Today's Hacker interest in macOS ten times that of 2019

Hackers are now more inclined to attack macOS than ever before, according to an analysis of the Dark Web, with ten times the cyber attacks against Macs compared to 2019.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

ChatGPT uncovers Mac malware on the Dark Web

A cybersecurity firm says it asked ChatGPT to find new Mac security threats, and after some delving, it found one sold on a Russian server.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Even the upcoming macOS Sonoma update isn't safe from this malware

A recently discovered Mac malware, known as "Realst," is currently employed in a large-scale campaign to steal cryptocurrency wallets — and even targets the still-developing macOS Sonoma.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 9

New macOS malware steals bank info, crypto wallets & much more

A newly-spotted security threat called ShadowVault works in the background on macOS to access logins, banking details, and more personal data.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

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