A self-proclaimed “secure” chat app, CloudChat, surreptitiously stole crypto keys and wallets from victims’ Macs and installed backdoor malware. Learn more, including which messaging apps are actually safe to use. The post CloudChat infostealer Mac malware masquerades as “safe” service appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

In the first few months of 2024, we have observed a constant stream of Mac malware and iPhone PUAs. Let’s take a look at the top ten threats from January through March 2024. The post The Top 10 Mac and iPhone Malware of 2024’s First Quarter appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

Apple approved a movie and TV show piracy app in the App Store, then let it reach #2 in Entertainment and #18 in Top Free in the U.S. before finally taking it down. Exactly how safe is the App Store if this indicates the lack of quality of Apple’s review process? The post Apple let a movie piracy app reach #2 in Entertainment in the U.S. App Store appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

The Mac malware family known as Atomic Stealer or AMOS has resurfaced, and it is being distributed through multiple campaigns. Here are the latest details on how to stay protected. The post Atomic Stealer (AMOS) Mac malware spreads via malicious Google Ads appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

Once again, Apple’s App Store review team has failed miserably, approving two fake cryptocurrency finance apps that blatantly stole the names and logos of real companies. Here’s what to do if you’ve downloaded one of these apps. The post Apple distributed fake crypto finance apps in App Store, leading to $100K losses appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

A fake LastPass Password Manager is in the App Store, and so far Apple has not done anything about it. The post Apple is distributing a fake LastPass Password Manager in the App Store appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

From Mac to iPhone, and from stealer malware to APTs, we review the major Apple malware of 2023. We also forecast what types of malware we can expect to see more of in 2024. The post The Mac and iPhone malware of 2023—and what to expect in 2024 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

After facing public backlash, Apple finally removed some unethical apps from the App Store, including a Threads lookalike app and Indian lending apps with ridiculous fees. The post After backlash, Apple removes fake Threads app, unethical loan apps from App Store appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

xAI just announced its ChatGPT competitor, Grok. But watch out—there are already fake xAI apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The post Apple and Google host fake xAI Grok chat-bot apps in their App Stores appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

Mac malware campaigns from AtomicStealer, MetaStealer, and Realst have all been active in September. We break down the recent developments, including exclusive new insights into Realst recruiting efforts. The post Mac data-stealer malware roundup: AtomicStealer, MetaStealer, Realst all active in September appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more