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This week on AI: March special event, Supreme Court rejects e-books appeal, ransomware strikes Mac,This week got off to an inauspicious start with the discovery of a Mac ransomware threat, followed by a Supreme Court snubbing of Apple's appeal of i…
... the discovery of a Mac ransomware threat, followed by a Supreme ... Mac platform saw its first ransomware attack when Transmission was infiltrated ... -
Swift-based ransomware targets macOS pirates with false decryption promiseNew ransomware for the Mac has been discovered by security researchers, with the "poorly coded" malware created in Swift encrypting the user's files …
... ransomware for the Mac has been ... pirated software. If clicked, the ransomware then spreads around a "readme ... many other examples of cryptographic ransomware, it is noted victims ... to accomplish. "This new crypto-ransomware, designed specifically for macOS, is ... -
Apple's iOS 10.3 patches mobile Safari bug used in ransomware campaignNefarious actors using a mobile Safari exploit to extort iTunes gift cards from unwitting iOS device users will need to look elsewhere, as Apple patc…
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Apple's iTunes for Windows update closes off ransomware attack vectorApple has patched an exploit in Bonjour, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows that was an open door for ransomware to attack systems. <div align="center…
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New 'EvilQuest' ransomware is actively targeting macOS users in the wildA new piece of Mac ransomware distributed via pirated software, dubbed "EvilQuest," is actively targeting <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ma…
... of infected Macs. Although ransomware specifically aimed at Mac ... newly discovered "OSX.EvilQuest" ransomware. First spotted by independent ... make it unique among ransomware examples. In addition to ... of a piece of ransomware surfacing that specifically targets ... -
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro assembler Compal attacked with ransomwareA ransomware attack has affected Apple assembly partner Compal, causing issues with its corporate network and potentially causing short-term delays i…
... been hit by a ransomware attack on Sunday. The ... . It is believed the ransomware was a product of ... the hallmarks of a typical ransomware attack. This includes a ... ransomware attack, Compal representative Lu Qingxiong originally insisted there was no ransomware ... -
Ransomware attack on Apple repair partner causing delayed repairs, lost productsApple depot repair vendor CSAT Solutions has been hit with a ransomware attack that calls its overall security into question -- and is causing extend…
... has been hit with a ransomware attack that calls its overall ... hardware. CSAT Solutions hit with ransomware attack causing hiccups in Apple ... -
Feds & researchers warn about ransomware attacks using Exchange vulnerabilityMicrosoft, assorted security researchers, and the US Federal Government are all warning that assailants are actively exploiting zero-day vulnerabilit…
... Exchange email servers to deliver ransomware. Credit: AppleInsider Microsoft on Thursday ... Servers Possibly Hit With #Ransomware ID Ransomware is getting sudden swarm of ... ransomware attacks, which are much more targeted and directed. The new ransomware ... -
OWC partners with Acronis to protect your backups from ransomware attacksOWC has announced a new partnership with Acronis, bringing Acronis True Image software to OWC storage solutions. <div align="center"><img src="htt…
... ransomware and cryptojacking attacks in real-time, utilizing AI-enhanced anti-ransomware ... stopped more than 600,000 ransomware attacks in the last year ... -
Ransomware group attempts to extort Apple with supposed leaks from supplier QuantaIn an attempt to capitalize on the timing of Apple's "Spring Forward" event on Tuesday, a ransomware group posted on the dark web claiming it has obt…
... Forward" event on Tuesday, a ransomware group posted on the dark ... Solutions -- was hit with a ransomware attack that caused delays on ... was also subjected to a ransomware attack in late 2020, causing ... -
Cox Media radio and television stations hit by 'ransomware' attackLive news programming on many Cox Media stations have been affected by an alleged ransomware attack, which saw TV and radio broadcasts disrupted. …
... ransomware. According to media publication The Record, which regularly reports on ransomware ... who is behind the alleged ransomware attack, nor what methods were ... Government has warned about increased ransomware exploiting a Microsoft Exchange vulnerability ... -
Ransomware attack of 200 firms by group behind Apple extortion attemptA ransomware attack has potentially impacted hundreds of companies on the July 4th weekend, an attack by the same group that attempted to extort Appl…
... ransomware attack has potentially impacted hundreds ... the focus of a new ransomware attack, that deals with ... update services to other businesses, ransomware could have been distributed using ... attack was caused by the ransomware hacking group "REvil," a well ... -
REvil demands $70M to end Kaseya ransomware attackRussia-linked ransomware gang REvil on Sunday claimed responsibility for the recent hack of IT management firm Kaseya, an attack that impacted more t…
Russia-linked ransomware gang REvil on Sunday claimed ... known as a supply chain ransomware attack, meaning malicious code is ... -
Sites run by ransomware gang REvil vanish from dark webA number of websites and backend online infrastructure run by Russia-linked ransomware gang REvil, responsible for a number of attacks including a br…
... infrastructure run by Russia-linked ransomware gang REvil, responsible for a ... . As noted in the report, ransomware gangs sometimes wind down operations ... against servers that have hosted ransomware attacks. There is no evidence ... -
REvil ransomware group that targeted Apple supplier gets hacked, taken offlineREvil, the ransomware group responsible for a string of high-profile hacks including that of Apple supplier Quanta, was this week hacked by a cohort …
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LockBit ransomware is now targeting Macs for the first timeThe LockBit ransomware group has seemingly started to target <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a>, fo…
... infect Macs. LockBit is a ransomware gang that has existed ... the first time a major ransomware group took interest in ... Macs. While the existence of ransomware isn't necessarily a massive ... also provides access to its ransomware to other criminals willing to ... -
Ransomware attackers are targeting US healthcare and education services<p>The USA is now seeing more ransomware attacks than the next 22 most-affected countries combined, according to a new report that expects the number…
... the result of existing ransomware groups being more active." ... that there is evidence ransomware is growing, and ... ' threat intelligence analyst and ransomware specialist. "While it exploited ... 2023, the Windows LockBit ransomware software began targeting Macs ... -
Gameover Zeus botnet reanimated, exposing the harm in "open" Android, Windows malware platformsApple's iOS and OS X platforms aren't directly affected by the rampant malware infestations that plague Google's Android and Microsoft's Windows, but…
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Malware-infected Transmission 2.9 app threatened OS X users, stopped by XProtectUsers who downloaded the Transmission BitTorrent client on Friday or Saturday are being warned to update to the latest 2.92 version to avoid being ta…
... avoid being targeted by a ransomware that infiltrated an earlier version ... be the "first fully functional" ransomware on the OS X platform ... -
Major weakness in Google's key storage breaks open Android's Full Disk EncryptionHigher end Android phones using premium Qualcomm chips have been seeking to court the attention of enterprise users, but new research shows that Andr…
... noted a new surge in ransomware--where attackers freeze users' phones ... -
WikiLeaks documents show CIA struggling to crack Apple gear, little danger to everyday fol...While the revelations that the CIA has its own device penetration department, including a section for Apple equipment, a closer look at the revealed …
... credentials, or execute the new "ransomware"-styled attacks requiring a BitCoin ... -
Microsoft Word macro malware automatically adapts attack techniques for macOS, WindowsA form of Word macro-based malware has been uncovered that can affect both macOS and Windows users when executed, with the malicious file modifying i…
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Cisco debuts Cisco Security Connector app for enterprise iOS deploymentsAs part of its partnership Apple, Cisco on Thursday released a new security app for iOS, called Cisco Security Connector, designed to give enterprise…
... not impact employees' mobile experience. "Ransomware and malware are spreading across ... -
Apple, Cisco partnering for enterprise cybersecurity insurance program focused on iPhone, ...A new "industry-first offering" from Cisco, Apple, Aon, and Allianz has been launched, allowing businesses small and large to utilize Apple devices, …
... . Following that, companies implement "Cisco Ransomware Defense" on Apple-provided devices ... the Cisco Ransomware Defense solution to better defend against malware, ransomware and ... -
MacUpdate served up Mac cryptominer to unsuspecting users in Firefox, OnyX, and Deeper dow...Download aggregator MacUpdate briefly linked to three malicious applications masquerading as legitimate downloads for Firefox, OnyX, and Deeper, that…
... Converter distributing the OSX Eleanor ransomware for a period of time ... -
Google claims Android is "as safe as the competition" despite its outdated install baseGoogle's head of Android security David Kleidermacher claimed in an interview that "Android is now as safe as the competition" on the release of the …
... for viruses, malware, spyware and ransomware). Google Play Protect adds further ... -
How to delete the 'mshelper' malware from macOSIf your Mac is running hot and is consuming its battery at a higher rate than expected in recent days, you may be affected by 'mshelper.' AppleInside…
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Mac malware jumps more than 60% in three months, massive uptick in adwareThe threat of malware has increased for Mac users in a short space of time, a report from Malwarebytes claims, with detected threats up by more than …
... of malware-based cryptomining and ransomware significantly reducing over the last ... -
New Mac malware infects and spreads via Xcode projectsA number of <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/xcode">Xcode</a> projects have been found to contain malware that can attack Safari and other br…
... personal data and performing a ransomware-style attack involving encryption. The ...
