macOS, XCSSET and Microsoft

Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft said it has detected a new variant of XCSSET, a powerful macOS malware family that has targeted developers and users since at least 2020.
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft discovers new XCSSET macOS malware variant with enhanced obfuscation, persistence, and infection strategies.
XCSSET macOS malware returns with first new version since 2022
Known for popping zero-days of yesteryear, Microsoft puts Apple devs on high alert Microsoft says there's a new variant of XCSSET on the prowl for Mac users – the first new iteration of the malware since 2022.
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses.
New Malware Can Steal Crypto on Apple macOS Devices: Microsoft
The latest version of XCSSET can also record a victim's screen—and even manipulate the Bitcoin addresses that appear in their browser.
Microsoft spies a new and worrying macOS malware strain
The XCSSET infostealer was updated after more than two years, and now comes with new persistence and obfuscation mechanisms.
Microsoft spots XCSSET macOS malware variant used for crypto theft
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users' sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app.
XCSSET: macOS malware is active again
The Mac malware XCSSET has been quiet for some time. Now Microsoft has discovered new active variants that infect Xcode projects.
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. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft warns users about a powerful new Mac malware: What you should know
Microsoft has discovered a new and more dangerous version of the XCSSET macOS malware circulating in the wild. Here are the details.
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app, reports Bleeping Computer.
Macs under attack from dangerous malware targeting digital wallets and Apple’s Notes app — how to stay safe
As reported by BleepingComputer, a new variant of the modular Mac malware XCSSET has been discovered in the wild. And with ...
新型 XCSSET 恶意软件袭击 macOS 用户，窃取加密货币钱包与敏感数据
安全研究人员发现 XCSSET 恶意软件的最新变种，专门针对 macOS 用户。该恶意软件通过受感染的 Xcode 项目传播，一旦感染设备，便可窃取用户的加密货币钱包、敏感数据，并可能执行远程代码，造成严重安全风险。（Cointelegraph） ...
苹果用户注意！新型macOS恶意软件XCSSET变种来袭，数据安全风险陡增
近日，微软威胁情报中心发布了一条令人警惕的安全警报，揭示了一种针对macOS系统的新型恶意软件变种——XCSSET。这一威胁不仅让苹果用户陷入数据安全的恐慌，也再次敲响了数字时代安全防护的警钟。