Virulent Windows 'XLoader' malware is now on macOS

A particularly powerful malware tool called XLoader has been ported to the Mac, and users can be tricked into giving it access to passwords, clipboard, and allowing it to take screenshots.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Pegasus hacking tool used to spy on journalists and activists

Human rights activists and journalists have been the subject of hacking attempts using NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, an investigation claims, with approximately 37 smartphones successfully hacked using the surveillance tool.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 12

Apple's macOS 11.4 patches flaw that enabled surreptitious screenshots

Apple in macOS Big Sur 11.4 patched a zero-day vulnerability that could allow attackers to secretly take screenshots or record video of a user's screen by hijacking existing app permissions.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Attackers are using Slack, Discord to deliver and control malware

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging tools in collaboration apps like Discord and Slack to distribute and control malware during the remote work era, according to new research.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

New malware uses malicious Xcode project to install back-doors on developer Macs

Security researchers have discovered a new malware that targets Xcode developers by using the coding platform's scripting features to install a backdoor onto affected machines.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Mac malware threats surged in 2020, but are still nowhere near Windows

Malware developers ramped up the creation of malicious software targeting the Mac in 2020 compared to previous years, new data suggests.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Apple has taken steps to eradicate mysterious malware strain

Following the discovery of a new and unusual malware that had the potential to attack Macs running on Apple Silicon, Apple has moved to minimize any impact the maliciously-crafted software could have in the future.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

Mysterious malware infecting Apple Silicon Macs has no payload - yet

More malware affecting Apple Silicon Macs has been uncovered, but researchers have spotted that it is lacking a malicious payload, for the moment.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 14

First Apple Silicon M1 malware discovered in the wild

The first malware native to Apple Silicon M1 Macs has been discovered by independent security researcher Patrick Wardle.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 26

Malware on Mac is still a small threat — but growing

Digital threats were less of an issue for Mac users in 2020 over previous years, according to Malwarebytes, but adware continues to be more of a threat than malware on macOS.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

New iOS, Android spyware targeting users in extortion campaign

A new mobile spyware is targeting both iOS and Android users in what appears to be an extortion campaign tied to illicit websites.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

Attackers breach cybersecurity firm FireEye, steal hacking tools

Cybersecurity firm FireEye says that it was hacked by a nation-state attacker who made off with many of its hacking tools and data related to government clients.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 10

Updated backdoor malware again targeting macOS users in Vietnam

A new version of an existing macOS backdoor thought to be tied to a nation-state hacking group is targeting Vietnamese Mac users.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

'GravityRAT' Windows spyware modified to infect macOS, Android

A strain of malware called GravityRAT, known for spying on Windows machines, has been adapted to infect both Android and macOS devices, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Apple's automated notarization process mistakenly approved Mac malware

Security researchers have discovered that Apple's macOS app notarization process has mistakenly approved a piece of malware disguised as a Flash installer.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 18

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