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New Mac Infostealer Warning—Read This Before Updating Your Browser
The truth of the matter is that new hacking groups are emerging all the time, along with new Mac malware threats that target your device. Two new criminal enterprises have been identified with one common and dangerous denominator: FrigidStealer Apple data theft attacks.
New Mac malware 'FrigidStealer' spreads through fake browser updates
Cybercriminals are ramping up their use of fake software updates to distribute malware, and Mac users are in the crosshairs with a new strain.
New FrigidStealer infostealer infects Macs via fake browser updates
The FakeUpdate malware campaigns are increasingly becoming muddled, with two additional cybercrime groups tracked as TA2726 and TA2727, running campaigns that push a new macOS infostealer malware called FrigidStealer.
Hackers are posing as Apple and Google to infect Macs with malware — don’t fall for these fake browser updates
As reported by BleepingComputer, a new FakeUpdate campaign has been spotted online by security researchers at Proofpoint. What sets this campaign apart from previous ones is the fact that it’s being used to deliver a new Mac malware called FrigidStealer to the best MacBooks and other Apple computers.
New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
TA2726, per the enterprise security firm, acts as a TDS for TA2727 and another threat actor called TA569, which is responsible for the distribution of a JavaScript-based loader malware referred to as SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) that often masquerades as a browser update on legitimate-but-compromised sites.
This New Fake Update Malware Shows Macs Aren't Impervious to Attack
It might come as a surprise to some Mac fans, but cybercriminals are still actively finding ways to attack macOS. A new malware strain, FrigidStealer, was recently found by Proofpoint and highlighted by AppleInsider.
Mac users duped with FrigidStealer posing as browser updates
Threat actors are seen distributing the new macOS stealer in a web inject campaign, along with stealers for other operating systems.
New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates
Researchers warn of rising macOS-targeted attacks as hackers exploit fake updates to bypass security. FrigidStealer malware highlights growing enterprise risks.
These fake macOS updates are actually just looking to spread malware
They opted for the “fake update” distribution method, where victims would visit a compromised website which would serve a popup. That popup would warn users that they needed to update either their Macs, or their browsers, in order to view the contents of the website.
Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant.
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New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web inject campaigns
Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.” The ...
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Proofpoint Uncovers FrigidStealer, A New MacOS Infostealer
Proofpoint also identified two new threat actors operating components of web inject campaigns, TA2726 and TA2727 ...