Security News

Mac crypto miner distributed via MacUpdate, other software download sites
2018-02-05 21:15

Software download site/aggregator MacUpdate has been spotted delivering a new Mac crypto miner to users. A new Mac cryptominer was being distributed from hacked MacUpdate pages yesterday,...

MacUpdate Distributes Mac Crypto-Mining Malware
2018-02-05 15:34

Maliciously modified versions of popular applications distributed via the MacUpdate site were observed installing crypto-mining malware on Mac computers, Malwarebytes reports. read more

'MaMi' Mac Malware Hijacks DNS Settings
2018-01-12 19:35

Researcher Patrick Wardle has analyzed what seems to be a new piece of malware designed to hijack DNS settings on macOS devices. The threat has other capabilities as well, but they do not appear...

Mac Malware Creator Indicted in U.S.
2018-01-11 16:16

“FruitFly” Mac Malware Creator Allegedly Spied On Victims for 13 Years read more

Week in review: Vulnerable encryption, Mac backdoor, Flash Player 0day exploited in the wild
2017-10-23 02:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Vulnerability in code library allows attackers to work out private RSA keys Researchers have discovered a security...

Week in review: Deloitte hack, insecure Mac firmware, new issue of (IN)SECURE
2017-10-02 00:35

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: XPCTRA financial malware leaves no stone unturned A Trojan that has previously been only stealing users’ banking...

Is your Mac software secure but firmware vulnerable?
2017-09-29 19:00

Mac users who have updated to the latest OS version or have downloaded and implemented the most recent security update may not be as secure as they originally thought, Duo Security researchers...

Mac Firmware Updates Are Failing and Leaving Systems Vulnerable: Report
2017-09-29 17:19

There is a discrepancy between the frequency and thoroughness of Apple's Mac Operating System (OS X) and app security updates, and updates for the underlying firmware (EFI) on Mac computers....

Macs Not Receiving EFI Firmware Security Updates as Expected
2017-09-29 12:00

Researchers at Duo Security are expected today at Ekoparty to reveal data and a paper that shows Mac users are not receiving EFI firmware updates at expected.

Millions of Up-to-Date Apple Macs Remain Vulnerable to EFI Firmware Hacks
2017-09-29 10:57

"Always keep your operating system and software up-to-date." This is one of the most popular and critical advice that every security expert strongly suggests you to follow to prevent yourself from...