Tag: macOS
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Perplexity’s Comet Browser Breached Through Calendar Invite Attack
Security researchers at Zenity Labs disclosed a critical flaw in Perplexity’s Comet “agentic” browser that allowed attackers to steal local files using a malicious Google Calendar invite. The issue, dubbed PerplexedBrowser and grouped under Zenity’s “PleaseFix” family, affected Comet on macOS, Windows, and Android and was rated P1 (critical) in Bugcrowd. The attack required no…
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Fake Laravel Packages on Packagist Deploy RAT on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged malicious Packagist PHP packages masquerading as Laravel utilities that act as a conduit for a cross-platform remote access trojan (RAT) that’s functional on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.The names of the packages are listed below -nhattuanbl/lara-helper (37 Downloads)nhattuanbl/simple-queue (29 Downloads)nhattuanbl/lara-swagger (49 Downloads) First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/03/fake-laravel-packages-on-packagist.html
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Fake Laravel Packages on Packagist Deploy RAT on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged malicious Packagist PHP packages masquerading as Laravel utilities that act as a conduit for a cross-platform remote access trojan (RAT) that’s functional on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.The names of the packages are listed below -nhattuanbl/lara-helper (37 Downloads)nhattuanbl/simple-queue (29 Downloads)nhattuanbl/lara-swagger (49 Downloads) First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/03/fake-laravel-packages-on-packagist.html
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IPVanish VPN for macOS Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation and Code Execution
A high-severity security vulnerability has been discovered in the IPVanish VPN application for macOS. This flaw allows any unprivileged local user to execute arbitrary code with root privileges without requiring any user interaction. The attack bypasses standard macOS security features, including code signature verification, and grants a local attacker complete control over the compromised system.”‹…
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Malvertising Campaign Spreads AMOS ‘malext’ macOS Infostealer via Fake Text-Sharing Ads
A large-scale malvertising operation targets macOS users with fake Google Ads leading to malicious text-sharing sites. These lures deliver the AMOS infostealer variant, dubbed >>malext,<< which steals sensitive data such as browser credentials and crypto wallets. Suspicious password prompts halted the compromise, revealing initial domains like optimize-storage-mac-os[.]medium[.]com, octopox[.]com, and vagturk[.]com."‹ Google Ads Library exposed over…
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Researchers Expose DigitStealer C2 Infrastructure Targeting macOS Users
DigitStealer’s expanding command-and-control (C2) footprint is exposing more of its backend than its operators likely intended, giving defenders fresh opportunities to track and block new infrastructure linked to the macOS”‘targeting infostealer. Unlike many popular stealers, it does not expose a web panel for affiliates, strongly suggesting a closed-operation rather than a broad malware”‘as”‘a”‘service (MaaS) offering.…
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ClickFix Exploits Homebrew Workflow to Deploy Cuckoo Stealer for macOS Credential Theft
ClickFix is being weaponized against macOS developers by turning a trusted Homebrew workflow into a stealthy delivery channel for a new infostealer dubbed Cuckoo Stealer. The campaign shows how attackers can skip exploit chains entirely and instead rely on users to run the payload for them.”‹ The attack starts with typosquatted domains that closely mimic…
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Encrypted RCS messaging support lands in Apple’s iOS 26.4 developer build
Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. Apple has added end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to the iOS and iPadOS 26.4 developer beta. The feature, still in testing, will roll out in a future update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple notes that E2EE is not…
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DigitStealer Infostealer Targets macOS, Revealing Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
DigitStealer is an increasingly active macOS”‘targeting infostealer whose predictable command”‘and”‘control (C2) setup exposes structural weaknesses in its operators’ infrastructure decisions. While technically sophisticated on the endpoint, its reuse of the same providers, protocols, and registration patterns has made much of its backend unusually easy to fingerprint and track. The malware is typically delivered via spoofed…
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Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Discovered on GitHub, Exposing New Malware Threat
Attackers have weaponized a malicious fork of the legitimate Triton macOS client for omg.lol, turning a trusted open-source project into a delivery channel for Windows malware hosted on GitHub. The campaign abuses GitHub’s forking model, misleading README content, and obscure asset paths to trick users into downloading a trojanized archive named Software_3.1.zip. The malicious actor…
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Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Discovered on GitHub, Exposing New Malware Threat
Attackers have weaponized a malicious fork of the legitimate Triton macOS client for omg.lol, turning a trusted open-source project into a delivery channel for Windows malware hosted on GitHub. The campaign abuses GitHub’s forking model, misleading README content, and obscure asset paths to trick users into downloading a trojanized archive named Software_3.1.zip. The malicious actor…
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Apple Tests EndEnd Encrypted RCS Messaging in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta
Apple on Monday released a new developer beta of iOS and iPadOS with support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in Rich Communications Services (RCS) messages.The feature is currently available for testing in iOS and iPadOS 26.4 Beta, and is expected to be shipped to customers in a future update for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.”End-to-end encryption…
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Chrome 0-Day Enables Remote Code Execution in Ongoing Campaign
Google has released an urgent security update for the Chrome desktop web browser to address a severe high-severity vulnerability that is currently being exploited in the wild. The search giant rolled out the fix on Friday, updating the Stable channel to version 145.0.7632.75/.76 for Windows and macOS users, and version 144.0.7559.75 for Linux users. This…
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Claude LLM artifacts abused to push Mac infostealers in ClickFix attack
Threat actors are abusing Claude artifacts and Google Ads in ClickFix campaigns that deliver infostealer malware to macOS users searching for specific queries. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/claude-llm-artifacts-abused-to-push-mac-infostealers-in-clickfix-attack/
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Claude LLM artifacts abused to push Mac infostealers in ClickFix attack
Threat actors are abusing Claude artifacts and Google Ads in ClickFix campaigns that deliver infostealer malware to macOS users searching for specific queries. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/claude-llm-artifacts-abused-to-push-mac-infostealers-in-clickfix-attack/
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Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iOS, macOS, and Other Devices
Apple on Wednesday released iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS updates to address a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in sophisticated cyber attacks.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20700 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a memory corruption issue in dyld, Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could…
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macOS Infostealers Fuel Growing Cybercrime Market
A growing underground market is driving sophisticated macOS infostealers that steal credentials and cryptocurrency at scale. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/macos-infostealers-fuel-growing-cybercrime-market/
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macOS Infostealers Fuel Growing Cybercrime Market
A growing underground market is driving sophisticated macOS infostealers that steal credentials and cryptocurrency at scale. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/macos-infostealers-fuel-growing-cybercrime-market/
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AMOS infostealer targets macOS through a popular AI app
AMOS infostealer is targeting macOS users by abusing popular AI apps and extension marketplaces to harvest credentials. Flare examines how AMOS operates, spreads through AI-driven lures, and feeds the broader stealer-log cybercrime economy. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amos-infostealer-targets-macos-through-a-popular-ai-app/
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AMOS infostealer targets macOS through a popular AI app
AMOS infostealer is targeting macOS users by abusing popular AI apps and extension marketplaces to harvest credentials. Flare examines how AMOS operates, spreads through AI-driven lures, and feeds the broader stealer-log cybercrime economy. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amos-infostealer-targets-macos-through-a-popular-ai-app/
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Apple fixed first actively exploited zero-day in 2026
Apple fixed an exploited zero-day in iOS, macOS, and other devices that allowed attackers to run code via a memory flaw. Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS to address an actively exploited zero-day tracked as CVE-2026-20700. The flaw is a memory corruption issue in Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor (dyld) that…
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Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iOS, macOS, and Apple Devices
Apple on Wednesday released iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS updates to address a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in sophisticated cyber attacks.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20700 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a memory corruption issue in dyld, Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could…
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Malware für macOS versteckt sich in den Google-Suchergebnissen: So schützt ihr euch davor
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/malware-macos-google-suchergebnisse-1728749/
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North Korean hackers use new macOS malware in crypto-theft attacks
North Korean hackers are running tailored campaigns using AI-generated video and the ClickFix technique to deliver malware for macOS and Windows to targets in the cryptocurrency sector. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-new-macos-malware-in-crypto-theft-attacks/
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
Tags: access, ai, api, control, crowdstrike, crypto, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, exploit, gartner, github, governance, injection, macOS, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, risk, security-incident, skills, software, threat, tool, virus, vulnerabilityWhat prompted the response: The scanning initiative follows a series of security incidents documented by multiple firms over the past two weeks. Koi Security’s February 1 audit of all 2,857 ClawHub skills discovered 341 malicious ones in a campaign dubbed “ClawHavoc.”The professional-looking skills for cryptocurrency tools and YouTube utilities contained fake prerequisites that installed keyloggers…
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
Tags: access, ai, api, control, crowdstrike, crypto, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, exploit, gartner, github, governance, injection, macOS, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, risk, security-incident, skills, software, threat, tool, virus, vulnerabilityWhat prompted the response: The scanning initiative follows a series of security incidents documented by multiple firms over the past two weeks. Koi Security’s February 1 audit of all 2,857 ClawHub skills discovered 341 malicious ones in a campaign dubbed “ClawHavoc.”The professional-looking skills for cryptocurrency tools and YouTube utilities contained fake prerequisites that installed keyloggers…
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17% of 3rd-Party Add-Ons for OpenClaw Used in Crypto Theft and macOS Malware
Bitdefender Labs reveals that 17% of OpenClaw AI skills analyzed in February 2026 are malicious. With over 160,000… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/openclaw-add-ons-crypto-theft-macos-malware/
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New Wave of Odyssey Stealer Targets macOS Users in Active Cyberattack Campaign
A significant surge in Odyssey Stealer activity is currently targeting macOS users across multiple continents, with recent telemetry data revealing a dramatic geographic expansion of this sophisticated information-stealing campaign. Security researchers have observed newly updated malware samples spreading rapidly beyond their initial focus areas, now affecting users in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, Brazil,…