Silver Sparrow: 40,000 Macs Infected by Mysterious M1-native Malware
A new family of Mac malware dubbed Silver Sparrow (detected by Intego and others as OSX/Slisp) has apparently infected...
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GravityRAT and IPStorm: Mac Malware, Ported from Windows
Two malware threats that began on Windows—GravityRAT and IPStorm—are now available for Mac, Android, and Linux, too.
Apple notarizes new Mac malware… again
Intego exclusive: For the second time in six weeks, Apple has been caught notarizing Mac malware. This OSX/MacOffers (MaxOfferDeal)...
Apple notarizes dozens of Mac malware samples
From mid-to-late August, Apple has inadvertently enabled dozens of malware samples to run more easily on Macs. The malware...
Mac malware exposed: XCSSET, an advanced new threat
Intego has been deeply investigating XCSSET, an intriguing new Mac malware specimen that exploits zero-days, hijacks browsers, steals passwords,...
New Mac ransomware-spyware EvilQuest in the wild
On Monday, June 29, Intego began investigating new Mac malware spreading in the wild via BitTorrent. Although it has...
New Mac malware reveals Google searches can be unsafe
Intego has discovered new Mac malware in the wild, actively spreading through malicious results in Google searches. The new...
Key Moments in the History of Mac Malware – 1982 to the Present
There is a long history of malware on the Mac. Here is an overview of Mac malware from 1982...
Adobe Flash Player is dead, yet 10% of Macs are infected with fake Flash malware
A recent report claims that OSX/Shlayer malware infects 1 in 10 Macs. Shlayer often takes the form of a...
Apple security in 2019: year in review
Computer security is constantly evolving, as new issues and vulnerabilities are discovered, as new software and devices are deployed,...