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Hackers are posing as Apple and Google to infect Macs with malware — don’t fall for these fake browser updates
As reported by BleepingComputer, a new FakeUpdate campaign has been spotted online by security researchers at Proofpoint. What sets this campaign apart from previous ones is the fact that it’s being used to deliver a new Mac malware called FrigidStealer to the best MacBooks and other Apple computers.
New Mac malware 'FrigidStealer' spreads through fake browser updates
Cybercriminals are ramping up their use of fake software updates to distribute malware, and Mac users are in the crosshairs with a new strain.
Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates
Researchers warn of rising macOS-targeted attacks as hackers exploit fake updates to bypass security. FrigidStealer malware highlights growing enterprise risks.
Macs under threat from new info-stealing malware spread through fake browser updates — how to stay safe
Fake browser updates are an easy way to trick unsuspecting users into downloading and installing malware which is why hackers keep using them in their attacks.
Mac users duped with FrigidStealer posing as browser updates
Threat actors are seen distributing the new macOS stealer in a web inject campaign, along with stealers for other operating systems.
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This high-risk keylogger malware is a threat to Windows users
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Screenshot-scanning malware discovered on Apple App Store in first-of-its-kind attack
Security experts have discovered that hackers are targeting apps on the App Store to spread malware that steals information ...
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Hudson Rock: Infostealer Malware Not Infrequently Found in Systems of the US Military and Defense Contractors
A new report from cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock finds that infostealer malware is present on "thousands" of systems ...