Apple, Malware and macOS

Apple Security Researcher Says Latest Crypto MacOS Malware Is Overblown
Recent research shows malware authors mimicked Apple's encryption, but media coverage may overstate the threat, according to one expert.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
False malware alert is leading Docker Desktop to be blocked on Apple Macs
Some Docker Desktop users on Mac are unable to open their application A false malware alert is being shown on startup Users ...
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 ...