Cryptojacking Mac malware “Honkbox” found in pirated apps
Honkbox, a cryptojacking Mac malware family, has been distributed via Trojanized software found on The Pirate Bay. Here is...
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Do Macs need antivirus software? Debunking macOS malware myths
One of the most common questions Intego receives is whether Macs need antivirus software. Naturally, it’s fair for you...
Who’s listening to your private conversations? – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 95
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 95 is now available! Last week, we discussed how Apple was listening to some...
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Cryptojacking and router malware – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 33
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 33 is now available! Hosts Kirk and Josh discuss Apple’s recent operating system updates, as well...
Cryptominer ‘mshelper’ Targets macOS: What You Need to Know
Discussions of a CPU consuming process, called “mshelper,” have surfaced on the Apple support forums and Reddit. Users mentioned their fans spinning...
Month in review: Apple security in March 2018
March was a fairly humbling month for Apple security. An app that employed questionable cryptocurrency mining slipped past Apple’s review process and...
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Unwanted cryptomining debuts (briefly) in Mac App Store
Qbix, Inc.'s app Calendar 2, available in the Mac App Store, includes a new "feature" that uses your Mac's...
Month in review: Apple security in February 2018
February brought to light four families of Mac malware: Intego discovered OSX/Shlayer, two RATs were found, and a popular Mac software...
Month in review: Apple security in November 2017
What a month! November brought to light a huge security vulnerability affecting macOS High Sierra, plus Mac malware that...