macOS, Microsoft and XCSSET

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.
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft discovers new XCSSET macOS malware variant with enhanced obfuscation, persistence, and infection strategies.
Microsoft spies a new and worrying macOS malware strain
The XCSSET infostealer was updated after more than two years, and now comes with new persistence and obfuscation mechanisms.
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.
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 responsible for the distribution of a JavaScript-based loader malware referred to as SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) that often masquerades as a browser update on legitimate-but-compromised sites.
New Malware Can Steal Crypto on Apple macOS Devices: Microsoft
The latest version of XCSSET can also record a victim's screen—and even manipulate the Bitcoin addresses that appear in their browser.
These fake macOS updates are actually just looking to spread malware
Researchers from Proofpoint observE two groups engaging in "fake update" attacks The groups have their separate assignments against macOS devices The goal is to distribute FrigidStealer, a new infostealer malware Cybercriminals are using fake macOS updates to distribute a new piece of malware called FrigidStealer,
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.
New Mac malware 'FrigidStealer' spreads through fake browser updates
Cybercriminals are ramping up their use of fake software updates to distribute malware, and Mac users are in the crosshairs with a new strain.
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.
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New FrigidStealer macOS Malware Distributed as Fake Browser Update
A recently identified macOS infostealer named FrigidStealer has been distributed through a compromised website, as a fake ...
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Mac users duped with FrigidStealer posing as browser updates
Threat actors are seen distributing the new macOS stealer in a web inject campaign, along with stealers for other operating ...
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Proofpoint Uncovers FrigidStealer, A New MacOS Infostealer
Proofpoint also identified two new threat actors operating components of web inject campaigns, TA2726 and TA2727 ...