Checklist 393: Disappointment and Worry

Apple drops NSO lawsuit; Tom Hanks warns of AI scams; FBI & CISA debunk voter roll hacking claims. Stay informed with trusted, verified sources.

Enhanced Security and Privacy Features in Apple’s iOS 18 You Need To Know About

Discover iOS 18’s enhanced privacy features: Face ID app locking, iPhone mirroring, call recording, and more. Stay secure and take control of your data.

Apple Vision Pro: A Deep Dive into Gaze-Tracking Vulnerabilities

Apple Vision Pro’s groundbreaking gaze-tracking has a security flaw: GAZEploit. Learn how hackers could exploit eye movements to access sensitive data.

Checklist 392: Safety and Security in Apple’s Fall OS Updates

Apple’s new OS updates bring app privacy, password management, health features, and satellite services for enhanced security and convenience.

Checklist 391: Sextortion Scams and QR Codes, Revisited

Sextortion and QR code scams are on the rise—learn how scammers are using personal data and fake codes to exploit victims and how to stay safe.

Checklist 390: Ask a Philosopher

Phishing tests, AI ethics, and laser keystroke hacks highlight growing cybersecurity risks and the need for thoughtful, interdisciplinary approaches.

Cthulhu

also known as HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.Cthulhu.a

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 08/29/24 4:48 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Cthulhu is a hybrid threat that uses Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) to target macOS users to steal credentials and cryptocurrency.

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Nukesped

also known as HEUR:Backdoor.OSX.Nukesped.n, HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.BeaverTail.a, Trojan.Python.Agent.li

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 02/28/25 5:10 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Nukesped is a hybrid threat that is attributed to the North Korean Lazarus Group, is an advanced cyber espionage tool designed to steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

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TodoSwift

also known as HEUR:Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Lazarus.gen

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 08/29/24 4:54 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

TodoSwift is a hybrid threat that tricks the user into uknowingly downloading and installing files onto their system, allowing for more control of their system for arbitrary execution.

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Checklist 389: The NPD Leak and an A.I. President, Revisited

Deepfakes wreaked havoc this year, with AI-generated Biden calls in NH and a massive data leak exposing billions. Read more on these critical security issues.

Checklist 388: Everybody’s Data is Out There

Massive data breach exposes 2.7B records, while MIT launches an AI risk repository to tackle growing concerns in artificial intelligence safety.

Checklist 387: Fixing a Four-Zero Day

NFL adopts facial recognition for security; RBI mandates multi-factor authentication for transactions. Both moves spark privacy and security debates.

Checklist 386: Privacy, Security, Updates, and Apple Intelligence

Apple updates iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS with security fixes. Upcoming: iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence, and additional privacy concerns.

Checklist 385: Leaving Cookies on the Table

Google reverses its plan to block third-party cookies in Chrome, opting for Privacy Sandbox to balance user privacy with ad-supported internet needs.

Checklist 384: A Very Un-Fun Snow Day

AT&T and Ticketmaster data breaches expose millions, highlighting failures in security protocols and the need for robust measures like mandatory MFA.

Checklist 383: Roll for Security

Apple enhances ChatGPT privacy. Roll20 suffers data breach, sparking calls for 2FA. Full details and analysis inside.

Checklist 381: Kaspersky Ban, the Change Hack, and Virtual Bugs

US bans Kaspersky software, citing security risks. Change Healthcare hack exposes sensitive patient data. Apple pays bug bounty for Vision Pro vulnerability.

Empire Transfer

also known as Trojan.MAC.Stealer.BF

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 03/19/24 3:59 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Empire Transfer is a trojan info stealer. It will attempt to gather sensitive information from a compromised system and funnel it back to the remote attacker.

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Cuckoo

also known as HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.Amos.gen

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 05/30/24 5:31 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Cuckoo is a hybrid threat that demonstrates Spyware and Infostealer capabilities along with C2 network communications.

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LightSpy

also known as HEUR:Trojan-Spy.Multi.Lightriver.a

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 06/27/24 5:15 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • Medium

Description

LightSpy is a hybrid threat that compromises a macOS-enabled Intel (or Apple Silicon with Rosetta 2 enabled) device. This malware has the capabilities to be upgraded over time and include features such as spying on the user and stealing information from the user.

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