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Apple’s notarization process fails to protect - Apple introduced the concept of notarization to ensure any new software submitted to the App Store is malware-free. But is it all for show?

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Apple’s notarization process fails to protect

August 31, 2020 - Apple introduced the concept of notarization to ensure any new software submitted to the App Store is malware-free. But is it all for show?

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Mac ThiefQuest malware may not be ransomware after all - We discovered a new Mac malware, ThiefQuest, that appeared to be ransomware at first glance. However, once we dug in deeper, we found out its true identity—and intention.

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Mac ThiefQuest malware may not be ransomware after all

July 7, 2020 - We discovered a new Mac malware, ThiefQuest, that appeared to be ransomware at first glance. However, once we dug in deeper, we found out its true identity—and intention.

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New Mac ransomware spreading through piracy - We analyze a new Mac ransomware that appears to encrypt user files with a bit of a time delay.

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New Mac ransomware spreading through piracy

June 30, 2020 - We analyze a new Mac ransomware that appears to encrypt user files with a bit of a time delay.

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iOS Mail bug allows remote zero-click attacks - A newly-discovered vulnerability in iOS Mail can be used to attack an iPhone remotely using a malicious e-mail message, even if you're running the latest version of iOS (13.4.1).

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iOS Mail bug allows remote zero-click attacks

April 22, 2020 - A newly-discovered vulnerability in iOS Mail can be used to attack an iPhone remotely using a malicious e-mail message, even if you're running the latest version of iOS (13.4.1).

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Mac adware is more sophisticated and dangerous than traditional Mac malware - Adware and PUPs can actually be far more invasive and dangerous on the Mac than

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Mac adware is more sophisticated and dangerous than traditional Mac malware

February 27, 2020 - Adware and PUPs can actually be far more invasive and dangerous on the Mac than "real" malware. We demonstrate with analysis of Crossrider, a sophisticated Mac adware that uses evasion and persistence techniques more complex than nation-state malware.

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Mac threat detections on the rise in 2019 - For the first time ever, Mac threats broke into Malwarebytes' top five overall detections of 2019. Take a look at this and other telemetry that shows Mac malware is certainly on the rise.

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Mac threat detections on the rise in 2019

December 16, 2019 - For the first time ever, Mac threats broke into Malwarebytes' top five overall detections of 2019. Take a look at this and other telemetry that shows Mac malware is certainly on the rise.

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New iOS exploit checkm8 allows permanent compromise of iPhones - A new exploit for iOS enables attackers to gain permanent access to iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more—with zero potential for patching. Learn why this is possibly the biggest security news for iOS since its inception.

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New iOS exploit checkm8 allows permanent compromise of iPhones

September 27, 2019 - A new exploit for iOS enables attackers to gain permanent access to iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more—with zero potential for patching. Learn why this is possibly the biggest security news for iOS since its inception.

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Unprecedented new iPhone malware discovered - Google announced late last night that hacked websites have been used to drop iPhone malware on unsuspecting users over a two-year period. Thomas Reed investigates.

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Unprecedented new iPhone malware discovered

August 30, 2019 - Google announced late last night that hacked websites have been used to drop iPhone malware on unsuspecting users over a two-year period. Thomas Reed investigates.

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New Mac cryptominer Malwarebytes detects as Bird Miner runs by emulating Linux - A new Mac cryptominer we call Bird Miner was found on pirated music production software that interestingly runs via Linux. Learn how this unique malware attempts, and ultimately fails, at using stealth techniques.

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New Mac cryptominer Malwarebytes detects as Bird Miner runs by emulating Linux

June 20, 2019 - A new Mac cryptominer we call Bird Miner was found on pirated music production software that interestingly runs via Linux. Learn how this unique malware attempts, and ultimately fails, at using stealth techniques.

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