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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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Symantec releases Norton Flashback Detection and Removal Tool

In the midst of all this Flashback hubbub, Symantec on Thursday released a free scan-and-removal tool to help remove the now-infamous Flashback malware. The utility is available on http://us.norton.com/mac-flashback/promo as a 649 kilobyte download and requires a quick agreement to the software terms prior to download. If you’ve tried the utility and have any feedback […]