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Macs under attack from ‘cracked’ apps spreading dangerous info-stealing malware — don’t fall for this

This dangerous Mac malware can steal your passwords, browser data and more, and all it takes is downloading a cracked app or ...

10 ways to secure your older Mac from threats and malware

Apple's older Mac computers face security risks without regular updates, but 10 essential tips including FileVault encryption ...
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ChillyHell malware continues to go undetected on macOS, according to Jamf

Jamf Threat Labs has released a new report on Mac malware. Dubbed ChillyHell, the malware was first discovered in 2021 and ...

Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

Cybercriminals use fake troubleshooting websites to trick Mac users into running terminal commands that install Shamos malware through ClickFix tactics.
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Apple security checks may miss iWorm malware

Apple’s security technologies for Mac OS X may still miss iWorm, a piece of malware discovered in late September that infected thousands of computers. Apple released an update for its XProtect ...
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Apple slips up on ChillyHell macOS malware, lets it past security . . . for 4 years

We do believe that this was likely the creation of a cybercrime group,' threat hunter tells The Reg ChillyHell, a modular ...
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Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo

A new version of the Banshee info-stealing malware for macOS has been evading detection over the past two months by adopting string encryption from Apple's XProtect. Banshee is an information stealer ...
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Apple releases list of malware-affected apps — check your phones

Apple says it has no evidence that the malware was used for malicious activities but acknowledged the risk affected apps posed. The consumer electronics company says it has no evidence that the ...
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Dangerous new malware can scan photos on both Android and iOS devices, report says

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a new and dangerous malware strain, which they believe has been active since at least Feb. 2024. Dubbed SparkKitty, the malware is part of the ...