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Apple Car, Facebook versus Apple privacy fight, and M1 malware - February 2021 in reviewApple was far too busy releasing new TV shows, launching initiatives, and fighting Facebook, to bring out any new <a href="https://appleinsider.com/i…
... 's Developer Transition Kit M1 malware and SSD issues Speaking of ... spotted. The first M1-native malware was spotted in February 2021 ... is a strain of macOS malware that doesn't do anything ... -
Mac malware threats surged in 2020, but are still nowhere near WindowsMalware developers ramped up the creation of malicious software targeting the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" target="_blank">Mac</a> i…
... unique malware samples were identified, it does suggest that malware ... Between 2019 and 2020, malware sample identification surged ... that development of macOS malware threats was outpacing Windows ... security benefits and anti-malware mechanisms that Intel ... -
New malware uses malicious Xcode project to install back-doors on developer MacsSecurity researchers have discovered a new malware that targets <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/xcode" target="_blank">Xcode</a> developers …
... researchers have discovered a new malware that targets Xcode developers by ... affected machines. Credit: Apple The malware, dubbed XcodeSpy, affects the Xcode ... -
Facebook disrupts hackers who used iOS exploits, malware to spy on UyghursFacebook on Wednesday said it successfully cut off a hacking operation that used the social media platform to spread the so-called Insomnia malware, …
... spread the so-called Insomnia malware, a malicious program leveraged ... government, deployed iOS and Android malware on a variety of ... user devices with a malware dubbed Insomnia. In addition ... than direct sharing of the malware itself," Mike Dvilyanski, head ... -
Attackers are using Slack, Discord to deliver and control malwareCybercriminals are increasingly leveraging tools in collaboration apps like Discord and Slack to distribute and control malware during the remote wor…
... to distribute and control malware during the remote work ... (RATs), information stealers, IoT malware, and other threats. The ... blog post. Additionally, some malware campaigns don't even ... for example, can obfuscate the malware. Files hosted on commonly ... -
Apple acquired malware detection firm SourceDNA in 2016Apple acquired malware detection startup SourceDNA in 2016, an acquisition that went unreported until it was revealed during testimony in the <em>Epi…
Apple acquired malware detection startup SourceDNA in 2016, ... system for checking apps for malware or malicious code. Emails revealed ... to XcodeGhost, a piece of malware that tainted a slew of ... that Apple uses to catch malware in the App Store review ... -
128M iOS users were affected by 2015 XcodeGhost malwareA total of 128 million <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios">iOS</a> users downloaded apps that were affected by the XcodeGhost malware in 20…
... affected by the XcodeGhost malware in 2015, according to ... trial. Credit: AppleInsider The XcodeGhost malware was parsed into otherwise ... campaign in 2015. Although the malware was quickly stopped, details ... a week. Although the malware was widespread on the ... -
Virulent Windows 'XLoader' malware is now on macOSA particularly powerful malware tool called XLoader has been ported to the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/Mac">Mac</a>, and users can be tr…
... versions. Now the infamous XLoader malware for Windows has been ... "malware as a service." Bad actors can effectively rent the malware, ... that user. So the technical malware is typically run alongside ... promising new market for the malware to enter." Read on ... -
Critical 'Log4J' Java flaw being used to deliver malware, crypto-minersA critical flaw in a popularly used Java library is being exploited by malicious actors to deliver malware, while security researchers are scanning f…
... by malicious actors to deliver malware, while security researchers are scanning ... is being used to deploy malware on vulnerable systems. The flaw ... it could lead to widespread malware attacks and deployments. Apache quickly ... -
Faking an iPhone shutdown could allow malware to survive a rebootSecurity researchers have developed a new technique for faking a shutdown on <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone">iPhone</a>, potentially…
... shutdown on iPhone, potentially granting malware persistence even after an ... at ZecOps, could allow iPhone malware to gain persistence, or ... off the trick, any malware can continue operating on ... status. While "NoReboot" isn't malware, the technique could be ... -
Sideloading is a malware danger, Apple tells U.S. lawmakersApple has written to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to dispute claims made by an expect about sideloading, insisting its arguments about the tec…
... about the technique being a malware vector are justified. In ... written to lawmakers about malware dangers. The letter, sent ... sideloading is beneficial to malware producers, as it relies ... common scams used to distribute malware," writes Apple. Though Apple ... -
Sophisticated Gimmick malware found, custom-made for macOSSecurity researchers have discovered a new custom <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos">macOS</a> malware dubbed Gimmick, which they believ…
... discovered a new custom macOS malware dubbed Gimmick, which they ... Asia. MacBook Air The macOS malware variant was discovered by ... the team found that the malware loads additional components that ... command-and-control platform, the malware can go undetected by ... -
Windows, Android malware still greatly outnumber those on Apple's platformsMore than 34 million new malware samples have been discovered to date in 2022, with both Windows and Android remaining the most at-risk platforms com…
... Malware illustration Malware authors have been creating more than 316,000 new malware ... malware developments, with 11.41 million new malware ... 2022, newly discovered malware threats reached 29 ... malware samples in 2022. Despite the relative rarity of macOS malware ... -
New 'CloudMensis' malware uses cloud storage to spy on Mac usersResearchers at cybersecurity firm ESET have discovered a previously unknown <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos">macOS</a> malware that le…
... malware that leverages cloud storage to spy on compromised devices. Malware illustration The malware, which the ... malware is a recent entry into the broader Mac ecosystem. The malware ... stating that the malware operators are picking ... -
Apple XProtect is now proactive with periodic malware scansRather than scanning for malware when a <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/Mac">Mac</a> is started or an app is launched, Apple has quietly add…
... a Mac is idling. Malware illustration Macs have famously ... users -- are vulnerable to malware. Without explicitly announcing it, ... of signatures of known malware." Now XProtect Remediator "consists ... for Apple's previous Malware Removal Tool (MRT). And ... -
macOS had the least malware infections in 2022A new global threat report paints an ugly picture for Microsoft as Windows continues to have the most malware infections, while <a href="https://appl…
... most malware infections, while macOS had the least malware. Macs continue to be safe from malware Elastic ... seen as malware, or used to spread malware The report ... prevalent in malware for Apple's platform. Cryptomining malware or " ... -
Dridex banking malware modified to spread using macOSA variant of the Dridex banking malware is using <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a> to spread to ot…
... of the Dridex banking malware is using macOS to ... said on Thursday that the malware previously targeted Windows, but ... go after macOS. The Dridex malware sample Trend Micro analyzed ... Dridex malware. Content of the executable file dropped by the malware. ... -
Mac & Windows owners have to contend with different kinds of malwareIf you have a Mac, you have different types of malware attacks to worry about versus what Windows owners have to contend with most of the time. Here …
... you have different types of malware attacks to worry about ... Here are the main differences. Malware illustration According to the report ... OSX.Genio behaves more like malware. It exploits a system ... rarer than other types of malware, the effects are often ... -
macOS targeted by evasive crypto-jacking malwareAn investigation has discovered a new evasive crypto-jacking malware on <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">ma…
... new evasive crypto-jacking malware on macOS distributed through ... tracking a family of malware that recently resurfaced. An ... contained malware. The uploader was the source of the malware ... have started detecting the malware, however, some maliciously altered ... -
New malware steals Mac passwords & sends them with TelegramA new malware, dubbed MacStealer, has been found infecting Intel and <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-silicon" title="Apple Silicon" da…
A new malware, dubbed MacStealer, has been found ... " A trio of Windows-based malware families has been uncovered by ... . Referred to as MacStealer, the malware has the ability to take ... is unclear exactly how the malware moves between Macs, but initial ... -
eFile tax website served malware to visitors for weeksJust in time for tax season, the IRS-authorized eFile website prompted users to install a Windows botnet trojan through April 1. <div align="cente…
... 1. eFile.com was serving malware Windows users that used eFile ... users pointed out that the malware had been served since at ... is no longer serving the malware as of April 4. This ... into a botnet member. The malware would connect to a remote ... -
New malware targeting macOS users is being sold on TelegramA new <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a> malware being sold on Telegram is capable of extracting au…
... to avoid. Here's how. Malware illustration While Mac users don ... often need to worry about malware as much as Windows users ... makes it simple to handle malware targets, in addition to tools ... protect yourself from AMOS The malware requires users to install a ... -
Zero-click iOS malware attack through iMessage is actively infecting iPhonesAntivirus provider Kaspersky has discovered a malware campaign explicitly aimed at infecting iPhones running up to iOS 15.7 through <a href="https://…
... Kaspersky has discovered a malware campaign explicitly aimed at ... been specifically targeted with malware Kaspersky's team identified ... ultimate payload of the malware, which operates with root ... is infected with the malware. The process entails utilizing ... -
New mysterious macOS malware infiltrates crypto exchange<p>A new and strange macOS malware called "JokerSpy" has been identified, with its first known backdoor creation hitting a crypto exchange. <div a…
A new and strange macOS malware called "JokerSpy" has been identified ... by Elastic Security Labs, the malware known as JokerSpy is still ... exchange." As part of the malware's construction, it uses a ... also unknown who created the malware in the first place, but ... -
New macOS malware steals bank info, crypto wallets & much more<p>A newly-spotted security threat called ShadowVault works in the background on macOS to access logins, banking details, and more personal data. …
... data. Malware illustration Macs have traditionally been less targeted by malware developers ... case that Macs have fewer malware issues than PCs, but also ... guide to protecting Macs against malware, phishing and more. In short ... -
Even the upcoming macOS Sonoma update isn't safe from this malware<p>A recently discovered Mac malware, known as "Realst," is currently employed in a large-scale campaign to steal cryptocurrency wallets -- and even …
... malware targets cryptocurrency wallets Security researcher iamdeadlyz uncovered the malware, ... malware SentinelOne, a cybersecurity firm, analyzed 59 samples of the Realst malware ... distribution of Realst info-stealing malware. The malware targets Mac devices ... -
ChatGPT uncovers Mac malware on the Dark Web<p>A cybersecurity firm says it asked ChatGPT to find new <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" title="Mac" data-kpt="1">Mac</a> security thr…
... sold on a Russian server. Malware illustration Guardz Cyber Intelligence ... cybercrime forum called "Exploit." The malware is a Hidden Virtual ... aware of them. This HNVC malware is being offered for " ... 000. According to Guardz, the malware has been on sale ... -
Old Mac malware lurches back to life, hiding in productivity software<p>XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments. <…
... , SentinelOne says, "Apple's malware blocking tool, XProtect, does ... this malware" at the time of publication. This particular malware ... XLoader. Once installed, the malware tool will automatically ... services designed to identify malware to prevent installations. ... -
Malicious Google ads deceive Mac users into installing Atomic Stealer malware<p>A macOS malware discovered in April has found a new vector of attack, with people searching for software on Google finding malware presented as le…
... macOS malware discovered in April has found ... for software on Google finding malware presented as legitimate ads. Google ... turn up malicious ads The malware payload known as Atomic macOS ... sends it to the malware operator. A disguised malware delivery page. Source ... -
New malware strain stealing business data from Intel Macs<p>Malware called "MetaStealer" is being used by hackers to attack businesses and to steal data from Intel-based <a href="https://appleinsider.com/in…
Malware called "MetaStealer" is being used ... posing as legitimate app installers. Malware attacks against macOS continue to ... is an unusual move for malware users, as it is typically ...