macOS Malware 2023 | A Deep Dive into Emerging Trends and Evolving Techniques
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Last week saw Apple update XProtect to version 2173 with new rules for Atomic Stealer and Adload. As we have noted previously, Apple’s defenses for the Mac have been evolving of late, with increased attention on remediation and some prototype behavioral rules that appear to still be in testing mode.
However, 2023 to date has seen new approaches to compromising Macs that continue to leave macOS users at risk if organizations are not taking additional measures to defend against them.
In this post, we look at some of the major macOS malware discovered recently and detail how threat actors are adapting and evolving to ensure successful compromise when targeting Apple’s desktop platform.
Persistence No Longer a Priority for Mac Infostealers
Perhaps one of the most significant changes we’ve seen in 2023 is the multitude of macOS malware families that eschew persistence. This is especially characteristic of infostealers, which aim to achieve all their objectives …
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Last week saw Apple update XProtect to version 2173 with new rules for Atomic Stealer and Adload. As we have noted previously, Apple’s defenses for the Mac have been evolving of late, with increased attention on remediation and some prototype behavioral rules that appear to still be in testing mode.
However, 2023 to date has seen new approaches to compromising Macs that continue to leave macOS users at risk if organizations are not taking additional measures to defend against them.
In this post, we look at some of the major macOS malware discovered recently and detail how threat actors are adapting and evolving to ensure successful compromise when targeting Apple’s desktop platform.
Persistence No Longer a Priority for Mac Infostealers
Perhaps one of the most significant changes we’ve seen in 2023 is the multitude of macOS malware families that eschew persistence. This is especially characteristic of infostealers, which aim to achieve all their objectives …