macOS version of elusive 'LightSpy' spyware tool discovered
A macOS version of the LightSpy surveillance framework has been discovered, confirming the extensive reach of a tool only previously known for targeting Android and iOS devices.
A backdoor with a cryptowallet stealer inside cracked macOS software
We review a new macOS backdoor that piggybacks on cracked software to replace Bitcoin and Exodus wallets with malware.
MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection
Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently.
iShutdown scripts can help detect iOS spyware on your iPhone
Security researchers found that infections with high-profile spyware Pegasus, Reign, and Predator could be discovered on compromised Apple mobile devices by checking Shutdown.log, a system log file that stores reboot events. #Apple #Computer #InfoSec #Logging #Malware #Pegasus #Security #Spyware #iOS #iPhone
Operation Triangulation: The last (hardware) mystery
Recent iPhone models have additional hardware-based security protection for sensitive regions of the kernel memory. We discovered that to bypass this hardware-based security protection, the attackers used another hardware feature of Apple-designed SoCs.
Analysis of a new macOS Trojan-Proxy
A new macOS Trojan-Proxy is riding on cracked versions of legitimate software; it relies on DNS-over-HTTPS to obtain a C&C (command and control) address. Illegally distributed software historically has served as a way to sneak malware onto victims’ devices. Oftentimes, users are not willing to pay for software tools they need, so they go searching the Web for a “free lunch”. They are an excellent target for cybercriminals who realize that an individual looking for a cracked app will be willing to download an installer from a questionable website and disable security on their machine, and so they will be fairly easy to trick into installing malware as well.
Triangulation: validators, post-compromise activity and modules | Securelist
In this report Kaspersky shares insights into the validation components used in Operation Triangulation, TriangleDB implant post-compromise activity, as well as details of some additional modules.
Dissecting TriangleDB, a Triangulation spyware implant
In researching Operation Triangulation, we set ourselves the goal to retrieve as many parts of the exploitation chain as possible. As of now, we have finished analyzing the spyware implant and are ready to share the details.
Apple’s high security mode blocked NSO spyware, researchers say | TechCrunch
Apple has fixed the three exploits used to deploy the Pegasus spyware, which did not require any interaction from the target.
Hard-to-spot Mac crypto-mining threat, XMRig, hits Pirate Bay
Jamf Threat Labs has spotted a family of Mac malware, XMRig, that spreads through pirated versions of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Logic Pro X.
Pilfered Keys Free App Infected by Malware Steals Keychain Data
Open-source applications are a practical way to save money while keeping up with your productivity. However, this can be abused by threat actors to steal your data. Find out how one app was used to gather information of Apple users.
Hard-to-spot Mac crypto-mining threat, XMRig, hits Pirate Bay
Jamf Threat Labs has spotted a family of Mac malware, XMRig, that spreads through pirated versions of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Logic Pro X.
Pilfered Keys Free App Infected by Malware Steals Keychain Data
Open-source applications are a practical way to save money while keeping up with your productivity. However, this can be abused by threat actors to steal your data. Find out how one app was used to gather information of Apple users.