New MacOS Malware Let Attackers Control The Device Remotely

New MacOS Malware Let Attackers Control The Device Remotely

A remote access trojan (RAT), HZ RAT, that has been attacking Windows-based devices since at least 2020, was recently upgraded and changed to target Mac users as well.  Typically, a RAT is a type of...
macOS Attackers Escalate Privilege

macOS Flaw Let Attackers Escalate Privilege & Gain Root Access

A critical flaw impacting macOS has been uncovered that gives unauthorized users, including those with guest access, the capacity to escalate privileges and take complete root control of the system. According to the security researcher Yann...
TeamViewer macOS Client Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

TeamViewer macOS Client Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the TeamViewer Client for macOS. If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to escalate their privileges on the system, posing a severe security risk to users. The...
Hackers Attack macOS Using Infostealer To Steal Sensitive Data

Hackers Attack macOS Using Infostealer To Steal Sensitive Data

Over the past year, macOS users, particularly those in the cryptocurrency sector, have been increasingly targeted by infostealers. These malicious programs aim to harvest credentials and data from crypto wallets. amf Threat Labs has been...
Malware Cuckoo –  Previously Unknown Infosteler Spyware Steals Data From MacOS

Malware Cuckoo – Previously Unknown Infosteler Spyware Steals Data From MacOS

Security researchers have uncovered a previously undetected malware threat for macOS that exhibits characteristics of both an infostealer and spyware. Dubbed "Cuckoo" after the brood parasitic bird, this malicious code infiltrates systems and steals...
New Cuckoo Malware Attacking macOS Users to Steal Sensitive Data

New Cuckoo Malware Attacking macOS Users to Steal Sensitive Data

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware strain dubbed "Cuckoo." This malicious software exhibits characteristics of both spyware and an infostealer, targeting both Intel and ARM-based Macs with sophisticated tactics to extract sensitive information. Discovery...
Malicious Python Package Hides Sliver C2 Framework Within PNG File

Malicious Python Package Hides Sliver C2 Framework Within PNG File

An attacker published a malicious package on PyPI named "requests-darwin-lite," masquerading as a variant of the popular "requests" library, which contained a hidden Golang binary within an unusually large version of the legitimate "requests"...
Hackers Weaponizing Vortex Meeting Software To Attack macOS Users

Hackers Weaponizing Vortax Meeting Software To Attack macOS Users

Threat actors leverage meeting software applications and tools to penetrate weak security loopholes, infiltrate secure settings and organizations, steal highly confidential information, and restrict organizational functions. Recorded Future's Insikt group has recently unveiled a long-term...
Beware of Fake Microsoft Teams That Deliver macOS Malware

Beware of Fake Microsoft Teams That Deliver macOS Malware

Hackers often mimic popular tools like Microsoft Teams to exploit people's trust and familiarity with these applications.  This strategy increases the probability of users' subsequent downloading and installation of this malicious software, consequently permitting attackers...
Spyware Provider for Windows, Mac & Android Hacked, Sensitive Data Exposed

Spyware Provider for Windows, Mac & Android Hacked, Sensitive Data Exposed

The Spytech, a little-known spyware maker based in Minnesota, has been hacked, exposing sensitive data from thousands of devices worldwide. The breach has unveiled the covert surveillance activities of the company, which has compromised over...

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