Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data,
goes undetected for months — here’s how to stay safe:-
https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/tech/apple-users-warned-of-hi-tech-mac- malware-that-steals-personal-data-goes-undetected-for-months-heres-how- to-stay-safe
//An estimated 100 million Apple users are at risk of falling victim to malware.
Cybersecurity software company Check Point issued an urgent warning to
the millions of Mac users around the world who may be preyed on by
malicious actors evading the devices’ built-in antivirus systems.
According to the company, cybercriminals have developed malware, dubbed
the “Banshee macOS Stealer,” which secretly steals credentials and other sensitive data while operating undetected for more than months.//
There's more ......
David pretended :
On 17/02/2025 00:02, David wrote:
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data,
goes undetected for months — here’s how to stay safe:-
https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/tech/apple-users-warned-of-hi-tech-mac-
malware-that-steals-personal-data-goes-undetected-for-months-heres-
how- to-stay-safe
//An estimated 100 million Apple users are at risk of falling victim
to malware.
Cybersecurity software company Check Point issued an urgent warning to
the millions of Mac users around the world who may be preyed on by
malicious actors evading the devices’ built-in antivirus systems.
According to the company, cybercriminals have developed malware, dubbed
the “Banshee macOS Stealer,” which secretly steals credentials and other
sensitive data while operating undetected for more than months.//
There's more ......
Shared with folk on ACW
I found no meat in that sandwich, I found this though:
https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/banshee-stealer-mac-malware- resurfaced-in-new-campaigns/
David pretended :
On 17/02/2025 10:41, FromTheRafters wrote:
David pretended :
On 17/02/2025 00:02, David wrote:
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal
data, goes undetected for months — here’s how to stay safe:-
https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/tech/apple-users-warned-of-hi-tech-
mac- malware-that-steals-personal-data-goes-undetected-for-months-
heres- how- to-stay-safe
//An estimated 100 million Apple users are at risk of falling
victim to malware.
Cybersecurity software company Check Point issued an urgent warning to >>>>> the millions of Mac users around the world who may be preyed on by
malicious actors evading the devices’ built-in antivirus systems.
According to the company, cybercriminals have developed malware,
dubbed
the “Banshee macOS Stealer,” which secretly steals credentials and >>>>> other
sensitive data while operating undetected for more than months.//
There's more ......
Shared with folk on ACW
I found no meat in that sandwich, I found this though:
https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/banshee-stealer-mac-malware-
resurfaced-in-new-campaigns/
Thank you.
Are you persuaded to pay for anti-malware software for your Macbook Pro?
Not yet.
I found no meat in that sandwich, I found this though:
https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/banshee-stealer-mac-
malware- resurfaced-in-new-campaigns/
How can I keep my Mac safe from stealer malware?
Notably, Intego’s VirusBarrier engine is not one of the more than 60 engines on VirusTotal. Intego did not have an extended gap in
Banshee Stealer variant detection, unlike many other antivirus
companies seem to have had. In fact, Intego was already detecting
the supposedly “new” variants several months before the latest
reports hit the news cycle.
Mike Easter wrote:
maybe somewhere else there is a specific article whose purpose isn't
just to promote Intego.
This site has more than anyone should want to know about this malware. I don't really understand the idea of the ware's 'stealing' of Mac's
XProtect 'string'.
https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/banshee-macos-stealer-that-stole- code-from-macos-xprotect/
Banshee: The Stealer That “Stole Code” From MacOS XProtect
Bleeping Computer's explanation is easier to get:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banshee-stealer-evades- detection-using-apple-xprotect-encryption-algo/
Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo
maybe somewhere else there is a specific article whose purpose isn't
just to promote Intego.
Banshee: The Stealer That “Stole Code” From MacOS XProtect
Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo
Frightening, eh?!!! 😉
Well, it should be ....... for users of Mac computers!
FTR wrote:
David pretended :
Are you persuaded to pay for anti-malware software for your Macbook Pro?
Not yet.
OK. Thanks.
BDB wrote:
FTR wrote:
David pretended :
Are you persuaded to pay for anti-malware software for your Macbook
Pro?
Not yet.
OK. Thanks.
I predict FTR does a lot less 'stupid stuff' on his Mac than you do BDB.
Behavior has a lot to do w/ the risks of being on the internet.
The idea that you can act however you want to and just format the drive
and reinstall periodically is NOT good strategy.
| Sysop: | Keyop |
|---|---|
| Location: | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK |
| Users: | 546 |
| Nodes: | 16 (2 / 14) |
| Uptime: | 20:27:56 |
| Calls: | 10,390 |
| Calls today: | 1 |
| Files: | 14,061 |
| Messages: | 6,416,975 |