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New RustDoor macOS malware impersonates Visual Studio update

A new Rust-based macOS malware spreading as a Visual Studio update to provide backdoor access to compromised systems uses infrastructure linked to the infamous ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
- Bill Toulas
- February 09, 2024
- 10:53 AM
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CISA warns of patched iPhone kernel bug now exploited in attacks

CISA warned today that a patched kernel security flaw affecting Apple iPhones, Macs, TVs, and watches is now being actively exploited in attacks.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 31, 2024
- 02:02 PM
- 0
Cracked macOS apps drain wallets using scripts fetched from DNS records

Hackers are using a stealthy method to deliver to macOS users information-stealing malware through DNS records that hide malicious scripts.
- Bill Toulas
- January 22, 2024
- 05:27 PM
- 0
Apple fixes first zero-day bug exploited in attacks this year

Apple released security updates to address this year's first zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks that could impact iPhones, Macs, and Apple TVs.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 22, 2024
- 02:20 PM
- 0
MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection

Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently.
- Bill Toulas
- January 16, 2024
- 04:29 PM
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New proxy malware targets Mac users through pirated software

Cybercriminals are targeting Mac users with a new proxy trojan malware bundled with popular, copyrighted macOS software being offered on warez sites.
- Bill Toulas
- December 03, 2023
- 10:12 AM
- 0
Atomic Stealer malware strikes macOS via fake browser updates

The 'ClearFake' fake browser update campaign has expanded to macOS, targeting Apple computers with Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware.
- Bill Toulas
- November 25, 2023
- 10:11 AM
- 0
BlueNoroff hackers backdoor Macs with new ObjCShellz malware

The North Korean-backed BlueNoroff threat group targets Apple customers with new macOS malware tracked as ObjCShellz that can open remote shells on compromised devices.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 07, 2023
- 03:26 PM
- 0
New macOS 'KandyKorn' malware targets cryptocurrency engineers

A new macOS malware dubbed 'KandyKorn' has been spotted in a campaign attributed to the North Korean Lazarus hacking group, targeting blockchain engineers of a cryptocurrency exchange platform.
- Bill Toulas
- November 02, 2023
- 03:22 PM
- 0
Microsoft releases new, faster Teams app for Windows and Mac PCs

A new Microsoft Teams application, faster and completely redesigned, is generally available for all Windows and macOS users starting today.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 05, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 3
Apple emergency updates fix 3 new zero-days exploited in attacks

Apple released emergency security updates to patch three new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users, for a total of 16 zero-days patched this year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 21, 2023
- 01:57 PM
- 1
New 'MetaStealer' malware targets Intel-based macOS systems

A new information stealer malware named 'MetaStealer' has appeared in the wild, stealing a wide variety of sensitive information from Intel-based macOS computers.
- Bill Toulas
- September 12, 2023
- 05:06 PM
- 0
Adobe warns of critical Acrobat and Reader zero-day exploited in attacks

Adobe has released security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader tagged as exploited in attacks.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 12, 2023
- 01:42 PM
- 0
Microsoft retires Visual Studio for Mac, support ends in a year

Microsoft has announced it is retiring Visual Studio for Mac and that support for the latest version, 17.6, will continue for another year, until August 31, 2024.
- Bill Toulas
- September 01, 2023
- 01:57 PM
- 0
New Realst macOS malware steals your cryptocurrency wallets

A new Mac malware named "Realst" is being used in a massive campaign targeting Apple computers, with some of its latest variants including support for macOS 14 Sonoma, which is still in development.
- Bill Toulas
- July 25, 2023
- 02:28 PM
- 0
Apple confirms WebKit security updates break browsing on some sites

Apple confirmed today that emergency security updates released on Monday to address a zero-day bug exploited in attacks break browsing on some websites, and new ones will be released soon to address this known issue.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 11, 2023
- 11:42 AM
- 0
Apple releases emergency update to fix zero-day exploited in attacks

Apple has issued a new round of Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to address a new zero-day bug exploited in attacks and impacting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 10, 2023
- 02:01 PM
- 5
Charming Kitten hackers use new ‘NokNok’ malware for macOS

Security researchers observed a new campaign they attribute to the Charming Kitten APT group where hackers used new NokNok malware that targets macOS systems.
- Bill Toulas
- July 09, 2023
- 10:13 AM
- 2
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- BleepingComputer Deals
- July 08, 2023
- 08:14 AM
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Apple fixes zero-days used to deploy Triangulation spyware via iMessage

Apple addressed three new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks installing Triangulation spyware on iPhones via iMessage zero-click exploits.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 21, 2023
- 02:31 PM
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