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Mac malware mayhem as 100 million Apple users at risk of having personal data stolen
New Mac malware variant targets browser credentials and personal data, researchers find. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to safeguard your Mac from the latest malware threats.
Beware — there's an advanced malware targeting macOS users and stealing sensitive data
Think your Mac is secure? Think again. A new Banshee macOS Stealer variant is targeting Apple users, and stealing sensitive data.
Apple's Mac users beware! This malware can steal your data
A new malware, dubbed the "Banshee macOS Stealer," is posing a major threat to some 100 million Apple users globally. The news comes from Check Point, a leading cybersecurity software company.
Malware targets Mac users by using Apple’s security tool
Banshee macOS Stealer gained attention in mid-2024, promoted as a “stealer-as-a-service” on forums like XSS, Exploit, and Telegram. Threat actors could buy it for $3,000 to target macOS users.
Security researcher refutes Malware threat to macOS users
An Apple security researcher has spoken out to allay fears that a recent strain of macOS malware could pose a significant threat to users.
100 Million Mac Users at Risk from Latest Malware Attack
For years, many Mac users have believed their devices to be more secure than other systems. While Apple’s software includes strong protections, growing threats in the digital landscape are showing that no platform is entirely immune.
Apple users, beware of Banshee Stealer: Malware targeting macOS devices
The Banshee Stealer malware has resurfaced. It targets macOS devices and can steal sensitive information including browser credentials, e-wallet information, system passwords, etc.
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