Apple, macOS and malware

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.
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.
Apple's Mac users beware! This malware can steal your data
A new malware, dubbed the "Banshee macOS Stealer," is posing a major threat to some 100 million Apple users globally. The news comes from Check Point, a leading cybersecurity software company.
Apple users, beware of Banshee Stealer: Malware targeting macOS devices
The Banshee Stealer malware has resurfaced. It targets macOS devices and can steal sensitive information including browser credentials, e-wallet information, system passwords, etc.
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.
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.
Critical Warning For 100 Million Apple Users—New Hack Attack Confirmed
Security researchers have warned that a new variant of the Banshee credential-stealer is targeting Apple’s 100 million macOS ...
New malware justifies Apple’s locked-down security strategy
Apple has told us Macs aren’t secure enough and it continues working to improve their security, as it does across all of its ...
Apple MacBook users at risk: New malware threatens 100 million devices - how it spreads
Check Point Research has detected a new version of Banshee malware that endangers 100 million macOS users. This stealthy ...
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MacOS Malware Alert: Banshee Bypasses X Protect Security
Learn about Banshee malware targeting macOS users by bypassing XProtect. Discover its dangers, operation methods, and tips to ...
Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo
A new version of the Banshee info-stealing malware for macOS has been evading detection over the past two months by adopting ...
Security Bite: macOS malware ‘Banshee’ found using Apple’s own code to evade detection
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