A newly identified information stealer malware targeting macOS users is being distributed through a compromised website as a browser update, Proofpoint reports. The malware, dubbed FrigidStealer, is written in the Go programming language and was built with the WailsIO project, to render content in the victim’s browser and hide its malicious intent. Upon execution, it … Read more
A new macOS malware called FrigidStealer is spreading through fake browser update alerts, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data, according to research from Proofpoint. This sophisticated campaign, embedded in legitimate sites, tricks users into bypassing macOS security measures. Once installed, the malware extracts browser cookies, stored passwords, cryptocurrency-related files, and Apple Notes – potentially exposing … Read more
Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new data-stealing Trojan named SparkCat, which is active on both AppStore and Google Play and poses a significant threat by scanning image galleries to extract sensitive data. This malware utilises optical recognition to find and steal information such as passwords and cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases from images, potentially causing … Read more
Apple and Google have pulled as many as 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers found the apps were carrying data-stealing malware for almost a year. Security researchers at Kaspersky said the malware, dubbed SparkCat, has been active since March 2024. Initially, the researchers found the malicious framework within a food delivery … Read more
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team has identified a malicious campaign that has been targeting Android users through fraudulent wedding invitations. The malware, referred to as the Tria Stealer, is disguised as a legitimate application and exploits permissions to obtain sensitive data from victims. It forwards text messages and emails, hijacks WhatsApp and Telegram accounts, … Read more
In the realm of smartphones, Apple’s ecosystem is deemed to be the safer one. Independent analysis by security experts has also proved that point repeatedly over the years. But Apple’s guardrails are not impenetrable. On the contrary, it seems bad actors have managed yet another worrying breakthrough. As per an analysis by Kaspersky, malware with … Read more
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 … Read more
The Two Sides of Open-Source AI: Innovation and the Cloud of Cyber Threat Open-source AI, a beacon of collaborative progress, has seen phenomenal advancements in recent years. Projects like DeepSeek, a Chinese-built AI assistant, exemplify the boundless potential of this approach. Its open-source nature allows developers and researchers worldwide to contribute, customize, and enhance the … Read more
FormBook Malware: A Stealthy Threat Lurking in Your Inbox formbook, a notorious piece of malicious code, has been wreaking havoc across the Czech Republic, targeting unsuspecting users wiht its insidious capabilities. This stealthy malware is designed to steal credentials from web browsers, capture screenshots, track keystrokes, and even download and execute files based on commands … Read more
A new variant of the Banshee malware has been discovered, putting the online security of 100 million macOS users at risk. The new malware variant was detected by security researchers at Check Point Research, who claim that Banshee is being used to steal macOS users’ browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets and other sensitive data. In a … Read more