Apple, macOS and malware

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.
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.
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.
Security Bite: macOS malware ‘Banshee’ found using Apple’s own code to evade detection
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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.
Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting
The latest version of the Banshee macOS information stealer no longer checks if the infected systems have the Russian language installed.
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.
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.
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data, goes undetected for months— here’s how to stay safe
In the fall, it was discovered that the “Banshee macOS Stealer” was modified by developers using “stolen” code from Apple’s ...
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Malwarebytes Privacy VPN for Mac review
You can get the Malwarebytes’ Privacy VPN for $39.99/£29.99 a year (for one device). Or, for $59.99/£49.99 (for one device) ...
New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe
Check Point researchers warn that despite Apple's robust security features, "the rise of the Banshee stealer serves as a ...
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Apple Security Researcher Says Latest Crypto MacOS Malware Is Overblown
Recent research shows malware authors mimicked Apple's encryption, but media coverage may overstate the threat, according to ...
New malware justifies Apple’s locked-down security strategy
Apple has told us Macs aren’t secure enough and it continues working to improve their security, as it does across all of its ...
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Banshee ‘Steals’ Apple’s Encryption To Empty Your Wallets
The Banshee stealer has been updated and now uses Apple’s own tech for enhanced stealth, obfuscation, and attack success.