Apple, macOS and malware

Beware — there's an advanced malware targeting macOS users and stealing sensitive data
Think your Mac is secure? Think again. A new Banshee macOS Stealer variant is targeting Apple users, and stealing sensitive data.
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data, goes undetected for months— here’s how to stay safe
In the fall, it was discovered that the “Banshee macOS Stealer” was modified by developers using “stolen” code from Apple’s XProtect, an antivirus system built into Mac devices, which allowed the malware to go undetected on user’s computers.
Apple Users at Risk: New Malware Targeting macOS
Security experts have identified a new variant of the Banshee Stealer virus designed to attack macOS users and increasing threats to Apple products. Originally
Banshee Malware Puts 100 Million Apple Users At Risk Of Data Theft
Cyber security tech giant Check Point has issued an urgent security warning to millions of Mac users worldwide who are at risk of infection by a newly developed malware called the "Banshee macOS stealer.
What Is Banshee Stealer? This Advanced Malware Targets macOS Users, Steals Sensitive Data
Banshee Stealer has secretly targeted macOS users with a new and sophisticated version, avoiding detection for months while stealing personal data such as browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets,
MacOS Malware Strain Hides Under Apple's Encryption to Steal Your Money
Banshee' info-stealing malware uses Apple's XProtect string encryption to steal crypto. This may have let the malware slip by some antivirus programs, according to new research.
New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe
A new strain of Banshee macOS Stealer puts 100 million Apple users at risk of having their credentials stolen.
How to stop the macOS firewall leaking system network data after a software update
Several sources report the firewall in macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Here's how to test and fix it.
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