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Microsoft spots XCSSET macOS malware variant used for crypto theft

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 geekfeed0Tagged apple, macOS malware, malware, Supply Chain Attack, Xcode, XCSSET

A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app. The malware is typically distributed through infected Xcode projects. It has been around for at least five years and each update represents a milestone in XCSSET’s development. The current […]

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North Korean hackers use new macOS malware against crypto firms

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 geekfeed0Tagged Backdoor, BlueNoroff, CryptoCurrency, hackers, macOS, macOS malware, malware, North Korea, North Korea hackers

North Korean threat actor BlueNoroff has been targeting crypto-related businesses with a new multi-stage malware for macOS systems. Researchers are calling the campaign Hidden Risk and say that it lures victims with emails that share fake news about the latest activity in the cryptocurrency sector. The malware deployed in these attacks relies on a novel […]

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