Apple, malware and macOS

Mac malware mayhem as 100 million Apple users at risk of having personal data stolen
New Mac malware variant targets browser credentials and personal data, researchers find. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to safeguard your Mac from the latest malware threats.
New Mac malware can bypass Apple’s XProtect security scanner
Macworld A new report by security firm Check Point Research provides details on Banshee Stealer, Mac malware that attackers use to gain access to web browser data, such as login information and browser history,
New malware justifies Apple’s locked-down security strategy
Apple has told us Macs aren’t secure enough and it continues working to improve their security, as it does across all of its platforms. But a newly identified malware attack confirms that third-party developers can sometimes be a weak link in the perimeter.
What is Banshee Malware and How it Threatens MacBook Users?
Think your MacBook is safe from cyber threats? Think again. As cybersecurity challenges escalate and new malware emerges, even Apple devices are vulnerable to a
Apple Security Researcher Says Latest Crypto MacOS Malware Is Overblown
Recent research shows malware authors mimicked Apple's encryption, but media coverage may overstate the threat, according to one expert.
Malware targets Mac users by using Apple’s security tool
Banshee macOS Stealer gained attention in mid-2024, promoted as a “stealer-as-a-service” on forums like XSS, Exploit, and Telegram. Threat actors could buy it for $3,000 to target macOS users.
New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe
A new strain of Banshee macOS Stealer puts 100 million Apple users at risk of having their credentials stolen.
Apple Users at Risk: New Malware Targeting macOS
Security experts have identified a new variant of the Banshee Stealer virus designed to attack macOS users and increasing threats to Apple products. Originally
Alert: Macbook users are the target of hackers, this malware is stealing personal data..
Security researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) have discovered high-tech malware targeting macOS users. The malware is named "Banshee Stealer", which is designed to steal users' sensitive information,
Docker flagged as malware in macOS in file signing snafu
Developers using the virtualization software Docker have been plagued by an issue for a week, with users complaining that ...
How scammers are tricking Apple iMessage users into disabling phishing protection
People who unwittingly follow the instructions in certain malicious text messages end up bypassing Apple's phishing ...
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Critical Warning For 100 Million Apple Users—New Hack Attack Confirmed
Security researchers have warned that a new variant of the Banshee credential-stealer is targeting Apple’s 100 million macOS ...