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How to encrypt and secure sensitive files on macOS
2025-03-17 16:00

Encrypting files keeps sensitive data like personal details, finances, and passwords safe from attackers by making them unreadable to unauthorized users. Encryption also safeguards data in case of...

Seven Malicious Go Packages Found Deploying Malware on Linux and macOS Systems
2025-03-05 07:07

Cybersecurity researchers are alerting of an ongoing malicious campaign targeting the Go ecosystem with typosquatted modules that are designed to deploy loader malware on Linux and Apple macOS...

LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile
2025-02-25 16:07

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an updated version of the LightSpy implant that comes equipped with an expanded set of data collection features to extract information from social media...

How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS
2025-02-21 05:30

Apple allows you to lock your notes using your iPhone passcode or a separate password, ensuring your private information stays protected across all your Apple devices, including iOS and macOS....

New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
2025-02-18 13:00

Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new campaign that leverages web injects to deliver a new Apple macOS malware known as FrigidStealer. The activity has been attributed to a previously...

The XCSSET info-stealing malware is back, targeting macOS users and devs
2025-02-17 17:40

A new, improved variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been spotted “in limited attacks” by Microsoft’s threat researchers. XCSSET macOS malware XCSSET in information-stealing and...

Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
2025-02-17 16:30

Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild. "Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware...

Microsoft spots XCSSET macOS malware variant used for crypto theft
2025-02-17 16:04

A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users' sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app. [...]

XCSSET macOS malware returns with first new version since 2022
2025-02-17 13:43

Known for popping zero-days of yesteryear, Microsoft puts Apple devs on high alert Microsoft says there's a new variant of XCSSET on the prowl for Mac users – the first new iteration of the...

North Korean Hackers Deploy FERRET Malware via Fake Job Interviews on macOS
2025-02-04 12:11

The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed delivering a collection of Apple macOS malware strains dubbed FERRET as part of a supposed job interview...