macOS, Microsoft and Malware

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.
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.
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.
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses.
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.
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.
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.
XCSSET: macOS malware is active again
The Mac malware XCSSET has been quiet for some time. Now Microsoft has discovered new active variants that infect Xcode projects.
XCSSET macOS malware returns with first new version since 2022
Known for popping zero-days of yesteryear, Microsoft puts Apple devs on high alert Microsoft says there's a new variant of XCSSET on the prowl for Mac users – the first new iteration of the malware since 2022.
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.
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged
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, reports Bleeping Computer.
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New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
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Proofpoint Uncovers FrigidStealer, A New MacOS Infostealer
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How to stop macOS Sequoia sharing your Safari and Spotlight searches with Apple
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How does print collation in macOS work? We explain
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Apple Intelligence: Why you might want to disable it on iOS and macOS — How to do it
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