Mac malware mayhem as 100 million Apple users at risk of having personal data stolen
New Mac malware variant targets browser credentials and personal data, researchers find. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to safeguard your Mac from the latest malware threats.
New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe
Check Point researchers warn that despite Apple's robust security features, "the rise of the Banshee stealer serves as a reminder that no operating system is immune to threats." So what can you do to keep the best Macs protected from malware like Banshee macOS Stealer?
Apple Security Researcher Says Latest Crypto MacOS Malware Is Overblown
Recent research shows malware authors mimicked Apple's encryption, but media coverage may overstate the threat, according to one expert.
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.
100 Million Mac Users at Risk from Latest Malware Attack
For years, many Mac users have believed their devices to be more secure than other systems. While Apple’s software includes strong protections, growing threats in the digital landscape are showing that no platform is entirely immune.
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data, goes undetected for months— here’s how to stay safe
An estimated 100 million Apple users are at risk of falling victim to malware. Cybersecurity software company Check Point issued an urgent warning to the millions of Mac users around the world who may be preyed on by malicious actors evading the devices’ built-in antivirus systems.
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