macOS, Microsoft and XCSSET

Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac now detects the new XCSSET variant, and it’s likely other malware detection engines will soon, if not already. Unfortunately, Microsoft didn’t release file hashes or other indicators of compromise that people can use to determine if they have been targeted. Microsoft didn’t respond to an email asking for them.
Microsoft Discovers Return Of Alarming MacOS Malware With Sinister New Tricks
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has recently identified a new, more sophisticated XCSSET variant targeting macOS.
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses.
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
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.
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.
XCSSET macOS malware returns with first new version since 2022
Known for popping zero-days of yesteryear, Microsoft puts Apple devs on high alert Microsoft says there's a new variant of XCSSET on the prowl for Mac users – the first new iteration of the malware since 2022.
Macs under attack from dangerous malware targeting digital wallets and Apple’s Notes apps — how to stay safe
As reported by BleepingComputer, a new variant of the modular Mac malware XCSSET has been discovered in the wild. And with ...
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New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new campaign that leverages web injects to deliver a new Apple macOS malware ...