New Mac Malware Poses

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.
Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac now detects the new XCSSET variant, and it’s likely other malware detection engines will soon, if not already. Unfortunately, Microsoft didn’t release file hashes or other indicators of compromise that people can use to determine if they have been targeted. Microsoft didn’t respond to an email asking for them.
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.
Microsoft spies a new and worrying macOS malware strain
The XCSSET infostealer was updated after more than two years, and now comes with new persistence and obfuscation mechanisms.
New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
TA2726, per the enterprise security firm, acts as a TDS for TA2727 and another threat actor called TA569, which is responsible for the distribution of a JavaScript-based loader malware referred to as SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) that often masquerades as a browser update on legitimate-but-compromised sites.
Microsoft Warns of Improved XCSSET macOS Malware
Microsoft has observed a new variant of the XCSSET malware being used in limited attacks against macOS users. A new variant of the sophisticated XCSSET malware has been observed in recent, limited attacks against macOS users, Microsoft reports.
Microsoft Detects New XCSSET MacOS Malware Variant
In a new social media post published on February 17, Microsoft Threat Intelligence said it had detected a new variant of XCSSET. This sophisticated modular malware targets users by infecting Xcode projects, Apple's integrated development environment (IDE) for macOS.
Microsoft Discovers Return Of Alarming MacOS Malware With Sinister New Tricks
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has recently identified a new, more sophisticated XCSSET variant targeting macOS.
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