MalwareAtomic Stealer Mac malware: New malware for macOS
Atomic Stealer Mac malware: a new malware variant for macOS.
May 8, 2023 • 3 min read
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4 Mac Malware Finds in 2022
Mac malware in 2022: An overview of four important macOS malware variants found in 2022 and tips on staying safe.
GravityRAT Windows malware has new macOS variant
Security researchers have just announced the discovery of Android and macOS variants of GravityRAT, a Windows spyware threat that’s been around since at least 2016.
FinSpy spyware for macOS discovered
Researchers at Amnesty International have just announced the discovery of FinSpy spyware variants that target macOS and Linux users. In this article, we’ll tell you what they found, share some technical details uncovered by Amnesty’s malware analysts, and explain what it means for security and…
XCSSET: New Mac malware infects Xcode projects
Security researchers have discovered an interesting new variety of macOS malware that spreads by attacking Xcode projects. It’s called XCSSET, and in this article, we’ll tell you what you need to know about this unusual threat in order to stay safe. What is XCSSET? XCSSET…
August 18, 2020 • 5 min read
LightSpy: APT malware for iOS
Security researchers have discovered a new form of iOS malware that they’ve dubbed LightSpy affecting both iOS and Android.
March 30, 2020 • 3 min read
New fileless malware for macOS linked to Lazarus Group
The new malware sample bears similarities to the well-known AppleJeus malware, which targets cryptocurrency exchanges. AppleJeus is the product of Lazarus Group, a shadowy cybercrime organization believed by many to be linked to North Korea.
December 10, 2019 • 6 min readPolice Can Now Access iPhone Data Using a Secretive Piece of Hardware
For several years now, a fierce debate has raged over how much access law enforcement organizations (LEOs) should be able to have to the mobile devices of those suspected of a crime. The issue made nationwide headlines after the San Bernardino attacks in 2015, when the FBI grappled with how to break into an iPhone used by one of the perpetrators. While the FBI did eventually retrieve device data by utilizing an unknown group to gain access to the phone’s encrypted contents, law enforcement agencies, in general, have maintained that they must have a “backdoor” to access info secured by your iPhone passcode. Apple has steadfastly refused to give in to such demands, but it appears that for now, those refusals don’t matter: LEOs can now use a pricey piece of hardware called GrayKey.
March 22, 2018 • 3 min read
Recent Downloads from Eltima Software Were Infected with Malware
If you recently downloaded Elmedia Player or Folx—two Mac OS X programs from German-based developer Eltima Software—then your Mac may be infected with malware. According to a report from ZDNet, hackers recently managed to breach the Eltima Software servers. The hackers bundled Elmedia Player and…
October 30, 2017 • 3 min read
Ransomware Attacks Target Apple Users Via iCloud
A recent rash of ransomware attacks has left some Apple users locked out of their Mac computers and iOS devices. The nature of the attacks led some users to wonder if Apple itself had suffered some kind of hack. The good news is that the…
October 27, 2017 • 3 min readAnother Ransomware Attack Spreads Around the Globe
At the end of June, the world awoke to another widespread ransomware attack locking down machines across the globe. This time, the bulk of the attack centered on Ukraine, although countries such as Germany, the UK, and the USA also saw infections. Initially, the media…
July 15, 2017 • 2 min readWannaCry Locked Down Australian Traffic Cameras, Caused Voided Citations
Do you think that ransomware attacks only affect personal computers and business systems? Think again — the recent widespread infections caused by the WannaCry ransomware touched more than just hospitals in the UK and unpatched Windows PCs. In the Australian state of Victoria, hundreds of…
July 14, 2017 • 2 min readRansomware on the Rise: What Should You Know?
After the massive outbreak of the WannaCry malware that took down hospitals in the UK and spread around the world, we knew it was only a matter of time before similar attacks took place. With the recent outbreak of new ransomware, dubbed Petya, affecting computers…
July 13, 2017 • 3 min readDarkweb Hackers Begin Offering Functional Mac Malware and Ransomware as a Service
With the popularity of both ransomware and the creation of macOS malware on the rise with hackers, Apple users face a growing number of threats. It now appears that others have turned their attention to the creation of new malware to spy on Mac users…
June 29, 2017 • 3 min readCompromised Download Server Infects Handbrake Users with Malware
People with an extensive DVD or Blu-Ray collection can enjoy a wide variety of media at home, but what happens when you want to take it with you? The simple solution is to “rip” your favorite DVDs to create digital media files you can play…
May 30, 2017 • 3 min readNew Malvertising Campaign Targets iOS Users with Data-Hoarding VPN
With the huge volume of ads displayed on sites across the Web today, it’s no surprise that bad actors view them as a window to reach vulnerable users. A new malvertising threat has appeared for iOS users. This time, it’s not about infecting your iOS…
April 17, 2017 • 3 min read