Tech Republic Security

MARCH 2, 2017

No one is safe from malware these days, even macOS users. 2017 has been a banner year for malware on Apple computers, including a new threat that allows total remote control from a web console.

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Network World

JANUARY 18, 2017

A Mac malware that’s been spying on biomedical research centers may have been circulating undetected for years, according to new research. The security firm said that neither it nor Apple have identified how the malware has been spreading.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

There’s a popular stereotype that Apple’s computers are largely immune to malware. It was literally just one week ago that Objective-See security researcher Patrick Wardle published a story about the first piece of malware discovered in the wild targeting Apple Silicon, and now we have two.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The new report details increased risks to Android and Apple products and the top 10 Windows malware programs of 2016. Here's what your business needs to know to stay safe.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 8, 2022

Researcher Privacy 1st (Alex Kleber) analyzed seven different Apple developer accounts, all managed by the same Chinese dev. They note that the apps abuse the Mac App Store in several ways, the most common being that they contain hidden malware able to receive commands from a server (command-and-control). This allows.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Apple's been getting lazy in the iOS security department as of late, despite pouring fuel into the fiery iOS vs. Android debate by claiming the latter mobile OS has 47 times more malware due to being open to sideloading apps. That said, it's hard to argue against the fact that.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

One area focused on within the report is the current state of Android malware. "It It is an open source system with many vendors having their own Android versions (with their own vulnerabilities and patching problems)," Eset security awareness specialist Ondrej Kubovi? told The Register.

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Network World

MARCH 28, 2017

Smartphones are by far the most popular target of mobile malware, and the infection rate is soaring, according to new research by Nokia. More on Network World: Cisco Talos warns of Apple iOS and MacOS X.509 509 certificate flaw + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Kaspersky researchers have identified a malware campaign, dubbed SparkCat, distributing malicious applications on both Android and iOS platforms since March 2024. This malware employs optical character recognition (OCR) to scan photo libraries for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 10, 2025

malware, an infostealer targeting macOS, evades antivirus detection by employing an encryption mechanism drawn from Apple’s XProtect antivirus product. malware uses Apples encryption to evade detection Banshee 2.0 malware uses Apples encryption to evade detection Banshee 2.0 The Banshee 2.0

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Tech Republic

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read more about a China-aligned cyberespionage threat actor dubbed StormBamboo, also known as Evasive Panda, which compromised an Internet Service Provider and infected targets with malware.

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Network World

MARCH 24, 2017

Central Intelligence Agency were patched years ago, according to Apple. They contain details about the agency’s alleged malware and attack capabilities against iPhones and Mac computers. These EFI rootkits allow the agency's macOS spying malware to persist even after the OS is reinstalled.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The macOS Ferret family, known for being used by North Korean APTs for cyber espionage, has introduced a new variant named Flexible-Ferret that is currently evading detection measures implemented by Apple. Boris Cipot, a senior security engineer at Black Duck, emphasized the continuous evolution of techniques to bypass security defenses.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A recent report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reveals that macOS users are experiencing a significant rise in infostealer malware attacks, with a 101% increase detected in the last two quarters of 2024. It is marketed as malware-as-a-service on hacker forums and Telegram. Poseidon Stealer advertised by Rodrigo4.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Be mindful of the dangers of poisoned gifts (malware), and stay vigilant against these sweet but dangerous schemes. Learn how to spot phishing attempts and leave your own "breadcrumbs"through logging and monitoringto track and mitigate threats before they harm your organization.

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TechSpot

MAY 20, 2021

Apple trial. On Wednesday, Craig Federighi testified in the Epic Games v. Presented with the fact that users are not locked into getting software from the App Store on macOS, he was asked why iOS did not follow the same model. Protocol notes, Federighi admitted that macOS is not perfect.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 6, 2022

Researchers from security firm ZecOps recently developed a trojan proof of concept (PoC) tool that can fake a shutdown on iPhones, allowing malware to secretly continue living on the device. If malware stays on the device, threat actors can utilize microphones and receive sensitive data via a live network connection.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 4, 2024

Apple employs comprehensive security measures to protect its apps from malware and tampering. Users can only download applications for iOS and iPadOS from the App Store, where they first undergo a thorough review process. This comprehensive undertaking combines automated systems with human reviewers to maintain high-security standards.

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The Verge

MAY 19, 2021

The antitrust case between Apple and Epic continued today, and it brought Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, to the stand. And as I say, today, we have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable and is much worse than iOS.”. It’s really a different product,” Federighi said.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Apple's report, "Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps -- A threat analysis of sideloading," stresses that supporting sideloading via direct downloads and third-party app stores would "cripple" the privacy and security protections of the iPhone, which would expose users to "serious security risks."

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Fixmo SafeWatch is now available for download from the Google Play Store or the Apple iTunes store. Fixmo SafeWatch is designed to fill that void, giving individuals the tools they need to secure and protect their personal information, and guard against the increasingly common malware targeting mobile operating systems. STERLING, Va.–(BUSINESS

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In fact, Mac users may want to skip or delay the upgrade, as the new OS is experiencing significant compatibility issues with anti-malware programs and other security tools. While third-party vendors have offered temporary workarounds, Apple. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Last week, a number of Mac users had trouble opening apps — a problem that seemed to be caused by an Apple security protocol responsible for checking that software comes from trusted sources. It goes on to clarify how Apple currently uses the data, and outlines new safeguards that are being introduced over the next year.

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CTOvision

APRIL 17, 2014

Fortunately, the application was a financial trick only – it did not transfer any malware to Android users. CTO Cyber Security Gadgets Mobile Android antivirus App Store Apple Google Google Play Michael R. Virus Shield does not scan, protect, detect, or shield; the placebo effect likely explains many of the positive reviews.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Now that Apple has officially begun the transition to Apple Silicon, so has malware. Read more.

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TechSpot

JUNE 17, 2021

Speaking to Guillaume Lacroix, CEO and founder of media company Brut, Cook reiterated Apple's focus on user privacy. A fundamental human right," the Apple boss said. We've been focused on privacy for over a decade. We see it as a basic human right.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The PC attack surface is much wider; therefore, criminals develop malware that works on PCs because the payout is much higher. They've historically been a much less popular choice among both consumers, enterprises, and hackers alike.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

During the Apple v. Epic trial, Apple software leader Craig Federighi argued that tight control over the App Store was necessary for securing the iPhone. Federighi’s Mac malware opinions may appear plausible, they appear to have emerged for the first time at trial which suggests he is stretching the truth for the sake of the argument.

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The Verge

MAY 27, 2021

Apple proceedings kicked off, and the news has been relentless. 1] Apple keeps iMessage closed in order to sell more iPhones. 3] Apple pulled out all the stops to keep Netflix selling subscriptions on the iPhone. But for a while, Apple was willing to do just about anything to keep Netflix from giving in to the obvious economics.

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TechSpot

MARCH 27, 2023

Google recently suspended e-commerce giant Pinduoduo's official Play store app and warned users that several of the company's other apps contain malware. Pinduoduo's main Google Play store app (and the Apple App Store's, for that matter) is likely harmless, but Google said versions from other distribution channels are dangerous.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Hackers, whom Google thinks were state-backed, implanted malware in the websites of a Hong Kong pro-democracy group, which would install backdoors on visitors' devices. This week, Google researchers published a report detailing what they described as a watering hole hacking campaign originating in Hong Kong discovered in August.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 28, 2024

Conclusión nº 1: La interrupción de CrowdStrike fue más que un defecto técnico Sí, Microsoft permitió el acceso a su kernel mientras que Apple y la mayoría de las variantes de Linux no lo hicieron, permitiendo los malos parches que causaron el problema. Érase una vez el malware.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Even IT giants such as GoDaddy, Apple, and Google weren’t spared from cyber attacks. Malware Bytes defines the symmetric key encryption using an illustration where two communicating computers must know the secret code to encrypt and decrypt information. Symmetric key encryption.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 15, 2024

Similarly, Apple just released OpenELM under the “Apple Sample Code License,” which is also invented for the occasion and covers only copyright permissions while excluding patent rights. Neither Apple nor Meta use commonly accepted open source licenses, but the code is, in fact, open.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 4, 2021

ZDNet writes that the group behind the notorious REvil ransomware—the same one used in attacks on Kaseya, Acer, and Apple manufacturing partner Quanta—leases the malware out to other criminals in exchange for a cut of the victims’ ransom.

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Network World

JANUARY 16, 2017

China is requiring that all app stores operating in the country register with its Cyberspace Administration in an effort to battle malware but also to tighten control over uncensored content.

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