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Atomic macOS Stealer malware surfaces, snags information via malicious Google Search ads

A new chunk of malware known as “Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS)” has been released that specifically targets Apple users. In the latest development, AMOS has been found in malicious ads for Google searches. The most recent version of the Atomic macOS Stealer was noted by researchers at Malwarebytes in what is considered a “malvertising campaign.” […]

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Atomic macOS Stealer malware found in the wild, being offered for sale via Telegram posts

Following up on the MacStealer software that surfaced for macOS earlier this year and was able to compromise iCloud Keychain passwords, credit card information, files, and more, a new malware called Atomic macOS Stealer is being sold as a service to malicious parties that may be more threatening. According to a report from Malwarebytes as […]

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“OSX.EvilQuest” malware/ransomware located in the wild, fixes available

Another reason not to trust heavily in pirated software. Per Thomas Reed of Malwarebytes, a new piece of macOS ransomware has been located online. The software, termed “OSX.EvilQuest,” poses as a Google Software Update app, and was found inside a pirated Mac tool called Little Snitch. Another one was found in DJ software Mixed In Key 8. […]

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Malwarebytes cites increase in Mac malware threat detections in 2019

Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes noted that it had seen “a startling upward trend” in threats against Macs in 2019. The company stated that 16 percent of total threat detections were now Mac threats. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes said that it noticed “a startling upward trend” in threats against Macs in 2019. It found that 16% of total […]

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Apple could see some security research advantages as a result of iOS 12.4 jailbreak

Following Apple’s update to iOS 12.4.1, Apple was able to close a security hole that allowed a hacker to create and release a working public jailbreak for a fully updated iPhone. This jaibreak allowed for unofficial software to be installed that bypassed Apple’s strict controls and potentially makes it easier for the handsets to be […]