Apple, macOS and malware

This devious macOS malware is evading capture by using Apple's own encryption
Security researchers from Check Point Research recently find new variant of Banshee malware The new variant uses encryption that allows it to blend with regular macOS operations The campaign went unabated for two months Cybersecurity researchers from Check Point Research recently uncovered a new version of the Banshee infostealer,
Security Bite: macOS malware ‘Banshee’ found using Apple’s own code to evade detection
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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.
MacOS Malware Strain Hides Under Apple's Encryption to Steal Your Money
Banshee' info-stealing malware uses Apple's XProtect string encryption to steal crypto. This may have let the malware slip by some antivirus programs, according to new research.
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.
Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo
A new version of the Banshee info-stealing malware for macOS has been evading detection over the past two months by adopting string encryption from Apple's XProtect.
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Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting
The latest version of the Banshee macOS information stealer no longer checks if the infected systems have the Russian ...
100 Million Apple Users Warned About New Credential-Stealing Hack Attack
Security researchers have warned that a new variant of the Banshee credential-stealer is targeting Apple’s 100 million macOS ...
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New Banshee Stealer Variant Bypasses Antivirus with Apple's XProtect-Inspired Encryption
Banshee Stealer, a $3,000/month macOS malware, resurfaces with XProtect encryption, targeting 100M users via phishing ...
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Mac Virus Scan: How to protect your Mac from malware
Worried about security on your Mac? Our guide explains how to run a Mac virus scan and protect your device from potential viruses and malware.
Check Point Cracking The Code: How Banshee Stealer Targets Macos Users
Check Point Research (CPR) has been monitoring a new version of the Banshee macOS Stealer, a malware that steals brow ...