Microsoft, macOS and Malware

Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft said it has detected a new variant of XCSSET, a powerful macOS malware family that has targeted developers and users since at least 2020.
Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft Sounds Alarm On New Mac Malware; Key Details Every User Needs To Know
One of the most troubling aspects of this new malware is how much better it hides its true intentions. Microsoft reports that the malware now uses a more advanced method for generating payloads within Xcode projects.
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft discovers new XCSSET macOS malware variant with enhanced obfuscation, persistence, and infection strategies.
Microsoft warns users about a powerful new Mac malware: What you should know
Microsoft has discovered a new and more dangerous version of the XCSSET macOS malware circulating in the wild. Here are the details.
Microsoft Warns of Improved XCSSET macOS Malware
Microsoft has observed a new variant of the XCSSET malware being used in limited attacks against macOS users. A new variant of the sophisticated XCSSET malware has been observed in recent, limited attacks against macOS users, Microsoft reports.
Microsoft warns about new variant of modular macOS malware called XCSSET
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has issued a warning about a new variant of a modular macOS malware called XCSSET.
Microsoft spots XCSSET macOS malware variant used for crypto theft
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users' sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app.
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app, reports Bleeping Computer.
Warning—New Microsoft Windows Threat When Your PC Restarts
Snake Keylogger drops a file into the Windows Startup folder to launch whenever a PC restarts. This means “Snake Keylogger ...
Microsoft Outlook targeted by new malware attacks allowing sneaky hijacking
Cybersecurity researchers from Elastic Security Labs have discovered a new piece of malware which abuses draft email messages ...
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New family of data-stealing malware leverages Microsoft Outlook
CISOs have yet another attack vector to worry about with the discovery of a new family of data-stealing malware that uses ...
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New FinalDraft Malware Spotted in Espionage Campaign
A newly identified malware family abuses the Outlook mail service for communication, via the Microsoft Graph API.
New FinalDraft malware abuses Outlook mail service for stealthy comms
A new malware called FinalDraft has been using Outlook email drafts for command-and-control communication in attacks against ...