Nearly two dozen new macOS malware families were observed in 2024, according to Patrick Wardle, a reputable security researcher who specializes in Apple products.
The number of macOS malware families that emerged in 2024 was 22. This is roughly the same as in 2023, but significantly higher than in 2021 and 2022.
The latest macOS malware roundup looks at stealers, ransomware, backdoors and downloaders, and does not include adware and malware from previous years.
The list of macOS stealers that emerged in 2024 includes CloudChat, Poseidon (aka Rodrigo), Cthulhu, BeaverTail, PyStealer, and Banshee.
CloudChat focuses on cryptocurrency wallets and keys. PyStealer, Banshee and Poseidon steal cryptocurrency wallets, as well as browser and other data. BeaverTail is…