macOS, Apple and Malware

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,
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
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.
This devious macOS malware is evading capture by using Apple's own encryption
Security researchers from Check Point Research recently find new variant of Banshee malware The new variant uses encryption that allows it to blend with regular macOS operations The campaign went unabated for two months Cybersecurity researchers from Check Point Research recently uncovered a new version of the Banshee infostealer,
New Banshee Stealer Variant Bypasses Antivirus with Apple's XProtect-Inspired Encryption
Banshee Stealer, a $3,000/month macOS malware, resurfaces with XProtect encryption, targeting 100M users via phishing campaigns.
Banshee Stealer malware targets business data of macOS users
Banshee login panel On January 9, 2025, Check Point Research (CSR) announced that it discovered a more sophisticated version of the Banshee Stealer malware. It warned that businesses
Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting
The latest version of the Banshee macOS information stealer no longer checks if the infected systems have the Russian language installed.
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 malware justifies Apple’s locked-down security strategy
In this case, Checkpoint security has identified a malware-as-a-service attack it calls Banshee macOS Stealer. This insidious attack, which has apparently now been closed down, was spread via seemingly legitimate browser downloads distributed outside of Apple’s Mac App Store.
Security Bite: macOS malware ‘Banshee’ found using Apple’s own code to evade detection
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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 ...
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Banshee ‘Steals’ Apple’s Encryption To Empty Your Wallets
The Banshee stealer has been updated and now uses Apple’s own tech for enhanced stealth, obfuscation, and attack success.
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 ...
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 ...
Alert macOS users! This malware can steal your sensitive data
A new version of the Banshee macOS Stealer, a stealthy malware, has been quietly targeting macOS users, stealing sensitive ...