Pierluigi Paganini
December 01, 2023
The popular cybersecurity researcher Patrick Wardle dissected the new macOS ransomware Turtle used to target Apple devices. The popular cyber security researcher Patrick Wardle published a detailed analysis of the new macOS ransomware Turtle. Wardle pointed out that since Turtle was uploaded on Virus Total, it was labeled as malicious by 24 anti-malware solutions, suggesting […]
Pierluigi Paganini
November 23, 2023
Threat actors spread Atomic Stealer (AMOS) macOS information stealer via a bogus web browser update as part of the ClearFake campaign. Atomic Stealer (AMOS) macOS information stealer is now being delivered via a fake browser update chain tracked as ClearFake, Malwarebytes researchers warn. The malware focuses on macOS, designed to pilfer sensitive information from the […]
Pierluigi Paganini
November 05, 2023
North Korea-linked Lazarus group is using new KandyKorn macOS Malware in attacks against blockchain engineers. North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group were spotted using new KandyKorn macOS malware in attacks against blockchain engineers, reported Elastic Security Labs. “KandyKorn is an advanced implant with a variety of capabilities to monitor, interact with, and avoid detection. It utilizes […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 07, 2023
Researchers spotted a new malvertising campaign targeting Mac users with a new version of the macOS stealer Atomic Stealer. Malwarebytes researchers have observed a new malvertising campaign distributing an updated version of the popular Atomic Stealer (AMOS) for Mac. The Atomic Stealer first appeared in the threat landscape in April 2023. In April Cyble Research […]
Pierluigi Paganini
July 13, 2023
Apple re-released its Rapid Security Response updates for iOS and macOS after fixing browsing issues on certain websites caused by the first RSR. Apple has re-released its Rapid Security Response updates to address the CVE-2023-37450 flaw in iOS and macOS after fixing browsing issues on certain websites caused by the first RSR issued by the […]
Pierluigi Paganini
July 08, 2023
Iran-linked APT group tracked TA453 has been linked to a new malware campaign targeting both Windows and macOS systems. The Iran-linked threat actor TA453 has been linked to a malware campaign that targets both Windows and macOS. TA453 is a nation-state actor that overlaps with activity tracked as Charming Kitten, PHOSPHORUS, and APT42. TA453 in May 2023 started […]
Pierluigi Paganini
June 19, 2023
Researchers uncovered a set of malicious files with backdoor capabilities that they believe is part of a toolkit targeting Apple macOS systems. Bitdefender researchers discovered a set of malicious files with backdoor capabilities that are suspected to be part of a sophisticated toolkit designed to target Apple macOS systems. The investigation is still ongoing, the […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 31, 2023
Apple fixed a vulnerability discovered by Microsoft researchers that lets attackers with root privileges bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP). Researchers from Microsoft discovered a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-32369 and dubbed Migraine, that can allow attackers with root privileges to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP). System Integrity Protection (also referred to as rootless) is a macOS security feature […]
Pierluigi Paganini
May 18, 2023
Apple released security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities in iPhones, Macs, and iPads that are actively exploited in attacks. Apple has addressed three new zero-day vulnerabilities that are actively exploited in attacks in the wild to hack into iPhones, Macs, and iPads. The three vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-32409, CVE-2023-28204, and CVE-2023-32373, reside in the […]
Pierluigi Paganini
April 29, 2023
Atomic macOS Stealer is a new information stealer targeting macOS that is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month. Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) recently discovered a Telegram channel advertising a new information-stealing malware, named Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS). The malware targets macOS, it was designed to steal sensitive information from the infected systems. The […]
