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Apple has released another round of security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in iOS and macOS, including a new zero-day flaw that has been used in attacks in the wild. The issue, assigned the identifier CVE-2022-32917, is rooted in the Kernel component and could enable a malicious app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. […]
Apple on Wednesday released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms to remediate two zero-day vulnerabilities previously exploited by threat actors to compromise its devices. The list of issues is below – CVE-2022-32893 – An out-of-bounds issue in WebKit which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code by processing a specially crafted web […]
Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a previously undocumented spyware targeting the Apple macOS operating system. The malware, codenamed CloudMensis by Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET, is said to exclusively use public cloud storage services such as pCloud, Yandex Disk, and Dropbox for receiving attacker commands and exfiltrating files. “Its capabilities clearly show that the […]
A new variant of the macOS malware tracked as UpdateAgent has been spotted in the wild, indicating ongoing attempts on the part of its authors to upgrade its functionalities. “Perhaps one of the most identifiable features of the malware is that it relies on the AWS infrastructure to host its various payloads and perform its […]
Apple on Thursday rolled out emergency patches to address two zero-day flaws in its mobile and desktop operating systems that it said may have been exploited in the wild. The shortcomings have been fixed as part of updates to iOS and iPadOS 15.4.1, macOS Monterey 12.3.1, tvOS 15.4.1, and watchOS 8.5.1. Both the vulnerabilities have […]
Researchers have disclosed details of a newly discovered macOS variant of a malware implant developed by a Chinese espionage threat actor known to strike attack organizations across Asia. Attributing the attacks to a group tracked as Storm Cloud, cybersecurity firm Volexity characterized the new malware, dubbed Gimmick, as a “feature-rich, multi-platform malware family that uses […]
A previously undocumented cyber-espionage malware aimed at Apple’s macOS operating system leveraged a Safari web browser exploit as part of a watering hole attack targeting politically active, pro-democracy individuals in Hong Kong. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET attributed the intrusion to an actor with “strong technical capabilities,” calling out the campaign’s overlaps to that of a […]
A new cross-platform backdoor called “SysJoker” has been observed targeting machines running Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems as part of an ongoing espionage campaign that’s believed to have been initiated during the second half of 2021. “SysJoker masquerades as a system update and generates its [command-and-control server] by decoding a string retrieved from a […]
If you have recently started using macOS Monterey here are some of the issues and their solutions you need to be aware of. Apple’s macOS Monterey was released recently and Mac users were excited to update their operating system and enjoy its new features. Some of its latest features are improved Safari, FaceTime, and the […]
Apple recently fixed a security vulnerability in the macOS operating system that could be potentially exploited by a threat actor to “trivially and reliably” bypass a “myriad of foundational macOS security mechanisms” and run arbitrary code. Security researcher Patrick Wardle detailed the discovery in a series of tweets on Thursday. Tracked as CVE-2021-30853 (CVSS score: […]
Google researchers on Thursday disclosed that it found a watering hole attack in late August exploiting a now-patched zero-day in macOS operating system and targeting Hong Kong websites related to a media outlet and a prominent pro-democracy labor and political group to deliver a never-before-seen backdoor on compromised machines. “Based on our findings, we believe […]
Microsoft recently discovered a critical security vulnerability in macOS, which as per Microsoft 365 Defender Research team’s researcher Jonathan Bar-Or, could have been used to install a rootkit on targeted Macbooks. The vulnerability was identified in System Integrity Protection (SIP) within the macOS ecosystem. Research suggests it could allow attackers to install a hardware interface […]
Microsoft on Thursday disclosed details of a new vulnerability that could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions in macOS and take complete control of the device to perform arbitrary operations on the device without getting flagged by traditional security solutions. Dubbed “Shrootless” and tracked as CVE-2021-30892, the “vulnerability lies in how Apple-signed packages with […]
The new variant of UpdateAgent malware is also capable of dropping adware against macOS. The IT security researchers at Microsoft Security Intelligence have discovered a new variant of UpdateAgent (aka WizardUpdate) malware targeting Mac devices. UpdateAgent was originally discovered in November 2020 targeting macOS. New variant, new capabilities, new adware In a series of tweets, […]
Mac computers often have hidden files that you can’t see. Find out the practical ways to find and view the articles with ease in this article. Macbooks often have files, directories, and folders in the system backend that maintain smooth functionalities. These files are sensitive and might cause severe system issues if the user alters, […]
Apple on Thursday released security updates to fix multiple security vulnerabilities in older versions of iOS and macOS that it says have been detected in exploits in the wild, in addition to expanding patches for a previously plugged security weakness abused by NSO Group’s Pegasus surveillance tool to target iPhone users. Chief among them is […]
SSID Stripping has emerged as a significant threat because it impacts almost all software platforms, including MS Windows, macOS, Apple iOS, Ubuntu, and Android. A Team of researchers at AirEye in collaboration with Technion – Israel Institute of Technology’s Computer Science faculty, have discovered a vulnerability that changes a network’s name (which is actually SSID […]
A new wave of attacks involving a notorious macOS adware family has evolved to leverage around 150 unique samples in the wild in 2021 alone, some of which have slipped past Apple’s on-device malware scanner and even signed by its own notarization service, highlighting the malicious software ongoing attempts to adapt and evade detection. “AdLoad,” […]
Apple on Monday rolled out an urgent security update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to address a zero-day flaw that it said may have been actively exploited, making it the thirteenth such vulnerability Apple has patched since the start of this year. The updates, which arrive less than a week after the company released iOS […]
A popular malware known for stealing sensitive information from Windows machines has evolved into a new strain capable of also targeting Apple’s macOS operating system. The upgraded malware, dubbed “XLoader,” is a successor to another well-known Windows-based info stealer called Formbook that’s known to vacuum credentials from various web browsers, capture screenshots, record keystrokes, and […]
Apple Inc. has rolled out updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities, apart from other security flaws, which were being exploited in the wild quite actively by threat actors. Two of these flaws affected tvOS for the Apple TV 4k and Apple TV HD, while the third one was identified in the macOS Big Sur OS […]