New Mac Malware Targets Cookies to Steal From Cryptocurrency Wallets

Mac users need to beware of a newly discovered piece of malware that steals their web browser cookies and credentials in an attempt to withdraw funds from their cryptocurrency exchange accounts.

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Remove SearchAwesome Mac Adware — Mac Restore Instructions

This article has been created in order to give you insight on how to quickly remove the SearchAwesome Mac Adware from your Mac effectively. The SearchAwesome Mac Adware is a very dangerous threat to all Mac computers as it can…Read more
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Fruitfly Mac malware creator used it to spy on minors; FBI discloses technique

Mac fans have been overconfident for way too long in their device’s security, thinking no malicious software targets Apple products. They were proven wrong when Fruitfly Mac spyware was revealed in 2017. The FBI has finally shed some light on the… Continue reading Fruitfly Mac malware creator used it to spy on minors; FBI discloses technique

Remove PrivateMacDeal Mac Malware — Restore Instructions

This article has been created in order to give you insight on how to quickly remove the PrivateMacDeal Mac malware from your Mac effectively. PrivateMacDeal Mac malware is a dangerous instance that targets web browsers installed on Mac computers. Infec… Continue reading Remove PrivateMacDeal Mac Malware — Restore Instructions

macOS Exploit Installs Malware Remotely via Custom URL Handlers in Safari

A brand new macOS exploit has been revealed by researchers. The exploit would allow remote installation of malware on the targeted system with the help of custom URL handlers in Safari. The researchers proved the attack in a demo. It…Read more
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Mac malware targets cryptomining users

A new Mac malware called OSX.Dummy is being distributed on cryptomining chat groups that, even after being removed, leaves behind remnants for future malware to find.
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A week in security (May 14 – May 20)

A roundup of security news from May 14 – May 20, including Mac malware, machine learning, advergaming, tech support scams, and much more.
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New Mac cryptominer has 23 older variants

The new Mac cryptominer, OSX.CreativeUpdate, turns out to be older than we thought, with 23 variants found dating back to October 2017.
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