Security News

Georgian News Site Serves New Version of Old Mac Trojan (Security Week)
2017-07-25 11:22

Researchers at security firm Volexity noticed that the website of a media organization based in the country of Georgia had been serving a new version of an old Mac Trojan to specific visitors. read more

Apple Users, Beware! A Nearly-Undetectable Malware Targeting Mac Computers (The Hackers News)
2017-07-25 02:51

Yes, even Mac could also get viruses that could silently spy on its users. So, if you own a Mac and think you are immune to malware, you are wrong. An unusual piece of malware that can remotely...

Mac malware that went undetected for years, spied on everyday users (ArsTechnica)
2017-07-24 23:08

Surveillance malware dubbed Firefly was easy to spot but flew under the radar anyway.

'Dok' Mac Malware Used to Target Swiss Banks (Security Week)
2017-07-10 13:46

The cybercriminals behind the campaign known as Operation Emmental have apparently started targeting the customers of Swiss banks using a variant of the Mac OS X malware tracked as Dok. read more

Week in review: Mac malware-as-a-Service, CIA hacking routers, top tech for infosec (Help Net Security)
2017-06-19 01:30

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: End-to-end email encryption with no central point of attack A seamless, easy-to-use, and secure end-to-end encrypted...

Free Mac-Based Ransomware-as-a-Service MacRansom Surfaces (Threatpost)
2017-06-12 20:19

A new, free macOS-based ransomware as a service has surfaced on the darkweb. Researchers say once the malware encrypts users' files, they're "pretty much gone for good."

Two Mac malware-as-a-Service offerings uncovered (Help Net Security)
2017-06-12 15:35

Two pieces of Mac malware – MacRansom and MacSpy – that seem to be created by the same developer are being offered for sale through two separate dark web portals. The malware developer offers both...

Centrify Identity Platform now secures Mac endpoints (Help Net Security)
2017-06-06 11:30

Centrify announced enhancements to the Centrify Identity Platform that deliver local administrator password management for Macs and Mac application management and software distribution via turnkey...