Atomic Stealer Distributes Malware to Macs Through False Browser Downloads
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.
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Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.
The Verge
AUGUST 31, 2020
Apple accidentally approved common malware disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player to run on macOS, according to a new report. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, Apple approved an app that contained code used by a well-known malware called Shlayer. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.
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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 15, 2021
As the new kid on the block, the M1 chip-based Mac is already on the radar of malware writers, says Kaspersky.
Computerworld Vertical IT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
When Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering last year said, “We have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable,” he apparently really meant it. And Apple seems to be doing about something about it. Apple is giant taking steps to secure the Mac.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Apple's been getting lazy in the iOS security department as of late, despite pouring fuel into the fiery iOS vs. Android debate by claiming the latter mobile OS has 47 times more malware due to being open to sideloading apps. That said, it's hard to argue against the fact that.
The Verge
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
There’s a popular stereotype that Apple’s computers are largely immune to malware. It was literally just one week ago that Objective-See security researcher Patrick Wardle published a story about the first piece of malware discovered in the wild targeting Apple Silicon, and now we have two.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 1, 2021
One area focused on within the report is the current state of Android malware. "It It is an open source system with many vendors having their own Android versions (with their own vulnerabilities and patching problems)," Eset security awareness specialist Ondrej Kubovi? told The Register.
SecureWorld News
JULY 11, 2023
Apple has issued a new round of Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to address a Zero-Day bug exploited in attacks and impacting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads. By default, your device automatically applies Rapid Security Responses. Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
During the Apple v. Epic trial, Apple software leader Craig Federighi argued that tight control over the App Store was necessary for securing the iPhone. During deposition, he testified that he did not have any data on the relative rates of malware on notarized Mac apps compared to iOS apps.
The Verge
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Last week, a number of Mac users had trouble opening apps — a problem that seemed to be caused by an Apple security protocol responsible for checking that software comes from trusted sources. It goes on to clarify how Apple currently uses the data, and outlines new safeguards that are being introduced over the next year.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Apple's report, "Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps -- A threat analysis of sideloading," stresses that supporting sideloading via direct downloads and third-party app stores would "cripple" the privacy and security protections of the iPhone, which would expose users to "serious security risks."
The Verge
MAY 19, 2021
The antitrust case between Apple and Epic continued today, and it brought Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, to the stand. But in building that argument, Federighi also made some surprisingly blunt concessions about security on macOS. “If It’s really a different product,” Federighi said.
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 6, 2022
Researchers from security firm ZecOps recently developed a trojan proof of concept (PoC) tool that can fake a shutdown on iPhones, allowing malware to secretly continue living on the device. If malware stays on the device, threat actors can utilize microphones and receive sensitive data via a live network connection.
TechSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Hackers, whom Google thinks were state-backed, implanted malware in the websites of a Hong Kong pro-democracy group, which would install backdoors on visitors' devices. This week, Google researchers published a report detailing what they described as a watering hole hacking campaign originating in Hong Kong discovered in August.
Dataconomy
JUNE 2, 2023
Once infected, the malware runs with root privileges, giving the attacker complete control over the device and user data. Cold times : At the same time as Kaspersky’s investigation, Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) intelligence and security agency has made claims that Apple is working with the NSA.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
A newly detected malware targeting macOS devices can steal passwords and capture iPhone backups. And it's coming from the same group believed to be responsible for the 2016 election hacks.
The Verge
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.
SecureWorld News
JULY 8, 2022
Apple announced plans to launch a new security feature called "Lockdown Mode" that will be available this fall when Apple releases its annual iOS update. The NSO Group, and others, are helping cybercriminals and nation-states accomplish this, but Apple has a plan to defend against these attacks.
The Verge
APRIL 26, 2021
Apple has just released macOS 11.3, It’s probably worth updating your Mac to it as soon as you can — not only because it comes with some new features, including improvements for running iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs and updates to Apple Music and Podcasts, but it also fixes a major security flaw. alongside iOS 14.5.
CTOvision
APRIL 17, 2014
Even security applications are not always secure. Fortunately, the application was a financial trick only – it did not transfer any malware to Android users. The struggle between freedom and security is not a new one – fortunately, when it comes to smartphones, we can choose for ourselves. By ShannonPerry.
The Verge
MAY 27, 2021
Apple proceedings kicked off, and the news has been relentless. 1] Apple keeps iMessage closed in order to sell more iPhones. 3] Apple pulled out all the stops to keep Netflix selling subscriptions on the iPhone. But for a while, Apple was willing to do just about anything to keep Netflix from giving in to the obvious economics.
SecureWorld News
JUNE 1, 2023
This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data. Microsoft promptly reported the issue to Apple, resulting in the release of security updates to address the vulnerability. Occasionally, even those built-in protections are breached.
CTOvision
DECEMBER 18, 2013
Fixmo SafeWatch is now available for download from the Google Play Store or the Apple iTunes store. Fixmo SafeWatch is designed to fill that void, giving individuals the tools they need to secure and protect their personal information, and guard against the increasingly common malware targeting mobile operating systems.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 2, 2017
No one is safe from malware these days, even macOS users. 2017 has been a banner year for malware on Apple computers, including a new threat that allows total remote control from a web console.
The Verge
JUNE 23, 2021
In a new 16-page report, Apple has laid out its arguments against allowing sideloading iPhone apps, claiming the practice would make its phones less secure and trustworthy for users. David Cicilline (D-RI), chairman of the antitrust subcommittee, could force Apple to allow third-party app stores on its platform, Bloomberg notes.
Network World
JANUARY 18, 2017
A Mac malware that’s been spying on biomedical research centers may have been circulating undetected for years, according to new research. The security firm said that neither it nor Apple have identified how the malware has been spreading.
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Apple is suing NSO Group, the company most known for its ability to hack iPhones using previously un-discovered Zero-Day vulnerabilities. And Apple's Head of Security Engineering and Architecture was extremely blunt when he announced the lawsuit on Twitter. And that's why Apple is suing. And he didn't stop there.
Computerworld Vertical IT
MAY 13, 2021
I didn’t entirely mean to focus on Apple device security for most of this week (see here and here ), but new Sophos research should interest any enterprise working to enhance security awareness. Those that impact Apple’s mobile OS particularly stood out, as they show the increasing sophistication of malware authors.
Network World
MARCH 28, 2017
Smartphones are by far the most popular target of mobile malware, and the infection rate is soaring, according to new research by Nokia. More on Network World: Cisco Talos warns of Apple iOS and MacOS X.509 509 certificate flaw + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Dataconomy
MARCH 6, 2024
Apple’s ecosystem has been known for its closed, “walled garden” approach due to iOS sideloading restrictions. Due to new regulations, Apple will soon need to allow alternative app stores and the ability to sideload apps. Apple has traditionally had a very restrictive policy when it comes to sideloading apps on iOS.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The new report details increased risks to Android and Apple products and the top 10 Windows malware programs of 2016. Here's what your business needs to know to stay safe.
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
A personal Google account was the culprit, according to Cisco Security Incident Response. The Yanluowang group is linked to "Evil Corp," the Lapsus$ gang (responsible for a recent Uber attack ), and FiveHands malware. Google Play and Apple Store caught in adware scheme. Cisco reports stolen data. The Yanluowang ransomware gang.
Galido
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Users are partly responsible for their own safety, and often the lack of security updates and knowledge of security protocol has made them vulnerable to malicious attacks. Why Should You Care?
The Verge
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Security teams at companies large and small are scrambling to patch a previously unknown vulnerability called Log4Shell, which has the potential to let hackers compromise millions of devices across the internet. Nearly every network security system runs some kind of logging process, which gives popular libraries like log4j an enormous reach.
The Verge
APRIL 28, 2021
Next week, Epic Games and Apple will appear in court for a long-anticipated legal battle. Epic argues that Apple unfairly kicked its hit game Fortnite off the App Store last year, exercising an illegal monopoly over the ubiquitous iOS platform. Apple and Epic both filed revised tentative witness lists on April 26th.
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The problem with being able to access your data from anywhere, though, is that other people can find ways to access that data, too—people you don’t want going through customer information, company financial records, and other secure data. Install malware protection software. Update apps as soon as possible.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Mobile security is a bit of a misnomer. Few of us can say we’ve been attacked by a piece of malware or have quarantined an actual virus. Yet, there’s a sneaking suspicion that mobile security is a bigger concern. The odds are stacked against us. According to one HP report, 67 percent of employees in the U.S. now work remotely.
SecureWorld News
MAY 4, 2023
Its malware is specifically geared toward ESXi hosts, as it contains two related commands. Find the session recording on the BarCode website , on Apple Podcasts , or on YouTube. The threat research team at Uptycs has discovered a new ransomware binary attributed to the RTM group, a known ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) provider.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
New botnets, more AI in spearphishing and increases in hack-for-hire business are some of Kaspersky's security predictions. Get extensive APT mitigation tips, too.
The Verge
AUGUST 13, 2020
Currently, there are no savings if players use Apple and Google payment options, where Apple and Google collect an exorbitant 30 percent fee on all payments,” Epic says. “If If Apple and Google lower their fees on payments, Epic will pass along the savings to players.” (You Apple has gone crazy.
The Verge
JUNE 23, 2020
The public preview for Android will include protection against phishing and go a step further than Google’s built-in malware protection to offer signature-based malware detection. Microsoft is also planning an iOS antivirus app, although it’s clear the company will be far more limited with what it provides on Apple’s operating systems.
CTOvision
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Even IT giants such as GoDaddy, Apple, and Google weren’t spared from cyber attacks. IBM’s latest Cyber Security Intelligence index report shows that: 1.5 There is a 12% year-to-year increase in security events to educate and inform organizations. There are 91,765,453 security events annually. Symmetric key encryption.
Dataconomy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
F-Secure, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has delved into the depths of SpyNote and released a report shedding light on its workings. When this Android package (APK) is installed, it discreetly places the SpyNote malware on the device, gaining access to Accessibility services.
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