Mac malware mayhem

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.
New Mac malware can bypass Apple’s XProtect security scanner
Macworld A new report by security firm Check Point Research provides details on Banshee Stealer, Mac malware that attackers use to gain access to web browser data, such as login information and browser history,
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.
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 one expert.
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 platforms. But a newly identified malware attack confirms that third-party developers can sometimes be a weak link in the perimeter.
New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe
A new strain of Banshee macOS Stealer puts 100 million Apple users at risk of having their credentials stolen.
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 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 XProtect, an antivirus system built into Mac devices, which allowed the malware to go undetected on user’s computers.
Alert: Macbook users are the target of hackers, this malware is stealing personal data..
Security researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) have discovered high-tech malware targeting macOS users. The malware is named "Banshee Stealer", which is designed to steal users' sensitive information,
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Critical Warning For 100 Million Apple Users—New Hack Attack Confirmed
Security researchers have warned that a new variant of the Banshee credential-stealer is targeting Apple’s 100 million macOS ...