I wrote about an Apple Mac attack last week – Macs too… – and we are going to start the week off with a Mac attack. Let me just quote the article here:
“Still today, many people think that Apple and its macOS are less targeted by malware. But the landscape is changing and threats are emerging in this ecosystem too.” (Stokes, 2023)
Xavier Mertens
Xavier then goes onto explain the attack, that has a low detection score but does not rely on complicated obfuscation.
macOS Python Script Replacing Wallet Applications with Rogue Apps – SANS Internet Storm Center
Your takeaway
All your devices need equal protection.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
References
Stokes, P. (2023, October 16). MacOS malware 2023: A deep dive into emerging trends and evolving techniques. SentinelOne. https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/macos-malware-2023-a-deep-dive-into-emerging-trends-and-evolving-techniques/
Please Note:
I am on leave so the news this week is “in brief”. You can still contact me via the contact page and Octagon Technology.
