macOS, malware

These fake macOS updates are actually just looking to spread malware
They opted for the “fake update” distribution method, where victims would visit a compromised website which would serve a popup. That popup would warn users that they needed to update either their Macs, or their browsers, in order to view the contents of the website.
New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates
Researchers warn of rising macOS-targeted attacks as hackers exploit fake updates to bypass security. FrigidStealer malware highlights growing enterprise risks.
Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant.
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses.
Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft said it has detected a new variant of XCSSET, a powerful macOS malware family that has targeted developers and users since at least 2020. The variant, which Microsoft reported Monday, marked the first publicly known update to the malware since 2022.
Microsoft warns users about a powerful new Mac malware: What you should know
Microsoft has discovered a new and more dangerous version of the XCSSET macOS malware circulating in the wild. Here are the details.
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app, reports Bleeping Computer.
New FrigidStealer infostealer infects Macs via fake browser updates
The FakeUpdate malware campaigns are increasingly becoming muddled, with two additional cybercrime groups tracked as TA2726 ...
New Apple Warning For Millions—Update Now To Fix Critical Flaw
A critical flaw in millions of Apple products including Macs and iPads could allow attackers to execute code. Here's what you ...
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New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
TA2726, per the enterprise security firm, acts as a TDS for TA2727 and another threat actor called TA569, which is ...
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Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.3 With Genmoji
Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.3, the third major update to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system that launched in September. ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.3 comes six weeks after the launch of ...
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Reminder: You really need to update your Apple devices this weekend
We know it’s Friday, but we have one more ... nine OS updates and one update to GarageBand. The most pressing issue is a zero-day flaw in CoreMedia that has been exploited in the wild. The issue ...
Cybercriminals are using AI to target macOS in 2025
Cybercriminals are upping their game in 2025 with smarter AI and stealthier ransomware targeting Mac users, leaving defenders ...