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macOS Sequoia brings better Gatekeeper, stalkerware protections
2024-08-07 16:59

Apple's macOS Sequoia, now in beta testing, will make it harder to bypass Gatekeeper warnings and add system alerts for potential stalkerware threats. [...]

Apple’s New macOS Sequoia Tightens Gatekeeper Controls to Block Unauthorized Software
2024-08-07 06:12

Apple on Tuesday announced an update to its next-generation macOS version that makes it a little more difficult for users to override Gatekeeper protections. Gatekeeper is a crucial line of defense built into macOS designed to ensure that only trusted apps run on the operating system.

North Korea-Linked Malware Targets Developers on Windows, Linux, and macOS
2024-07-31 13:08

The threat actors behind an ongoing malware campaign targeting software developers have demonstrated new malware and tactics, expanding their focus to include Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. DEV#POPPER is the moniker assigned to an active malware campaign that tricks software developers into downloading booby-trapped software hosted on GitHub under the guise of a job interview.

Malicious PyPI Package Targets macOS to Steal Google Cloud Credentials
2024-07-27 05:47

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index repository that targets Apple macOS systems with the goal of stealing users' Google Cloud credentials from a narrow pool of victims. The package, named "Lr-utils-lib," attracted a total of 59 downloads before it was taken down.

Chinese hackers deploy new Macma macOS backdoor version
2024-07-23 23:33

The Chinese hacking group tracked as 'Evasive Panda' was spotted using new versions of the Macma backdoor and the Nightdoor Windows malware. [...]

North Korean Hackers Update BeaverTail Malware to Target MacOS Users
2024-07-17 16:27

BeaverTail refers to a JavaScript stealer malware that was first documented by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 in November 2023 as part of a campaign dubbed Contagious Interview that aims to infect software developers with malware through a supposed job interview process. Securonix is tracking the same activity under the moniker DEV#POPPER. Besides siphoning sensitive information from web browsers and crypto wallets, the malware is capable of delivering additional payloads like InvisibleFerret, a Python backdoor that's responsible for downloading AnyDesk for persistent remote access.

Critical Flaws in CocoaPods Expose iOS and macOS Apps to Supply Chain Attacks
2024-07-01 16:12

A trio of security flaws has been uncovered in the CocoaPods dependency manager for Swift and Objective-C Cocoa projects that could be exploited to stage software supply chain attacks, putting...

Clever macOS malware delivery campaign targets cryptocurrency users
2024-06-19 11:06

Cryptocurrency users are being targeted with legitimate-looking but fake apps that deliver information-stealing malware instead, Recorded Future's researchers are warning. How cryptocurrency users get tricked into downloading the malware.

Pakistan-linked Malware Campaign Evolves to Target Windows, Android, and macOS
2024-06-13 10:26

Threat actors with ties to Pakistan have been linked to a long-running malware campaign dubbed Operation Celestial Force since at least 2018. The activity, still ongoing, entails the use of an...

LightSpy Spyware's macOS Variant Found with Advanced Surveillance Capabilities
2024-06-07 15:44

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that the LightSpy spyware allegedly targeting Apple iOS users is in fact a previously undocumented macOS variant of the implant. The findings come from...