A new version of the Banshee info-stealing malware for macOS has been evading detection over the past two months by adopting string encryption from Apple's XProtect. [...]

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Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo

The Banshee infostealer is now also targeting new victims.

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This devious macOS malware is evading capture by using Apple's own encryption

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The latest version of the Banshee macOS information stealer no longer checks if the infected systems have the Russian language installed. The post Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read… Read more → The post Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting appeared first on IT Security News.

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Banshee macOS Malware Expands Targeting

by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – AS macOS continues to gain popularity, with over 100 million users globally, it is becoming an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Despite its reputation as a secure operating system, the rise of sophisticated threats like the Banshee MacOS Stealer highlights the importance of vigilance and proactive cyber security measures. This is according to Check Point Research (CPR), which has …

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MacOS users under threat from cyber criminals - CAJ News Africa

Any sense that macOS computers are immune from attacks is a farce, say security researchers. 

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New Banshee Stealer variant continues attacks on macOS devices

A variant of the Banshee macOS infostealer was seen duping detection systems with new string encryption copied from Apple’s in-house algorithm. A Check Point research, which caught the variant after two months of successful evasion, said threat actors distributed Banshee using phishing websites and fake GitHub repositories, often impersonating popular software like Google Chrome, Telegram, and TradingView. Cybersecurity expert at Menlo Security,…

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Malware targets Mac users by using Apple’s security tool

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New malware justifies Apple’s locked-down security strategy

As macOS continues to gain popularity, with over 100-million users globally, it’s becoming an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Despite its reputation as a secure operating system, the rise of sophisticated threats like the Banshee MacOS Stealer highlights the importance of vigilance and proactive cyber security measures. This is according to Check Point Research (CPR), which has been monitoring this emerging malware targeting …

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Banshee Stealer targets macOS users

Check Point Research warns macOS users about BanShee Stealer threat. The post Check Point Research warns macOS users about BanShee Stealer threat appeared first on Apple World Today.

Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo

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