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The Rise of Mac Malware: Exposing the Dangerous Atomic Stealer Campaign

Morgan Sarah2 years ago010 mins

The Mac Security Survey 2023: Revealing Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Among Mac Users Introduction As technology continues to play an integral part in our lives, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become increasingly important. With the rise in cyber threats, it is essential to understand the misconceptions and inconsistencies surrounding Mac security….

APT35 Expands Arsenal: Mac Malware on the Rise

Reynolds Alex2 years ago011 mins

The Sophisticated Mac Malware Used by APT35 in Targeted Cyberattacks An Overview of the Cyberattack APT35, a state-sponsored Iranian cyber espionage group also known as Charming Kitten, TA453, and Tortoiseshell, has developed custom Mac malware called “NokNok” to carry out targeted cyberattacks on individuals in civil society. Recent research by cybersecurity firm Proofpoint revealed that…

“Mac Malware-for-Hire Epidemic: A Dangerous Environment for Cryptocurrency Users”

Nguyen Michael2 years ago04 mins

Mac Malware-for-Hire Targets Cryptocoins and Passreplaces Overview As threats to cybersecurity continue to emerge, a new trend has surfaced with the rise of “malware-for-hire,” whereby cybercriminals rent malware toolkits to other cybercriminals for a fee. Researchers at dark web monitoring firm Cyble discovered one such toolkit, dubbed Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), specifically built to target…