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XCSSET Malware Threatens macOS Developer Community

XCSSET Malware Threatens macOS Developer Community

Threat Group: Unattributed Threat Type: Malware, Supply Chain Attack Exploited Vulnerabilities: Transparency Consent and Control (TCC) Zero-day Vulnerabilities Malware Used: XCSSET Threat Score: 🔴 High (8.4/10) – Advanced obfuscation, persistent infection mechanisms, and supply-chain attack potential Last Threat Observation: March 11, 2025 (Microsoft Security Blog) Overview XCSSET is a sophisticated,

FERRET Malware Targets macOS in Sophisticated North Korean Attacks

FERRET Malware Targets macOS in Sophisticated North Korean Attacks

Threat Group: Lazarus Group (also known as Andariel, APT38, Hidden Cobra) Threat Type: Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Exploited Vulnerabilities: Social engineering tactics, including spear-phishing and fake job lures Malware Used: FERRET Malware Family (including variants such as FlexibleFerret, InvisibleFerret, BeaverTail) Threat Score: High (8.5/10) – Due to its sophisticated

macOS Users Targeted by the New Variant of Banshee Infostealer

macOS Users Targeted by the New Variant of Banshee Infostealer

Threat Group: Unknown Threat Type: Information Stealer (Infostealer) Exploited Vulnerabilities: No specific vulnerabilities exploited; relies on social engineering and phishing tactics Malware Used: Banshee Stealer Threat Score: High (8.5/10) – Due to its advanced evasion techniques, targeting of macOS systems, and comprehensive data theft capabilities. Last Threat Observation: January