Apple, macOS and malware

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 information
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'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.
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.
This devious macOS malware is evading capture by using Apple's own encryption
Banshee is a macOS-focused malware which emerged in mid-2024, designed to extract sensitive information such as system details, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallet information. Initially sold as a stealer-as-a-service for $3,000 per month, its source code was leaked in November 2024, leading to its broader dissemination.
Banshee Stealer malware targets business data of macOS users
Check Point Research (CSR) announced that it discovered a more sophisticated version of the Banshee Stealer malware. It warned that businesses must be careful as hackers could use it to “compromise sensitive information and damage reputations.
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.
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Check Point Research Warns 100 Million macOS Users Of A New Hack Attack, Here's What You Need To Know
This malicious software, first identified by security researchers late last year, is capable of stealing browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data.