XCSSET, Microsoft and macOS

Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac now detects the new XCSSET variant, and it’s likely other malware detection engines will soon, if not already. Unfortunately, Microsoft didn’t release file hashes or other indicators of compromise that people can use to determine if they have been targeted. Microsoft didn’t respond to an email asking for them.
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.
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.
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 Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft discovers new XCSSET macOS malware variant with enhanced obfuscation, persistence, and infection strategies.
XCSSET macOS malware returns with first new version since 2022
Known for popping zero-days of yesteryear, Microsoft puts Apple devs on high alert Microsoft says there's a new variant of XCSSET on the prowl for Mac users – the first new iteration of the malware since 2022.

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