Tag: macOS

Hackers are actively exploiting a macOS Screen Sharing flaw to bypass authentication, gain root access and install Monero cryptocurrency miners, according to the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre. Apple fixed the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-65400, on 6 August. However, public exploit code has since emerged, and attackers have started targeting exposed systems. Flaw allows access…

Researchers have uncovered Gaslight malware, a new macOS threat that targets AI-powered malware analysis tools instead of traditional security defenses. The malware hides fake error messages and prompt injection content inside its code to confuse automated analysis systems and disrupt investigations. The discovery shows that cybercriminals have started adapting their malware to exploit the growing…

A new macOS ClickFix attack is targeting Apple users with a stealthy malware delivery technique that silently mounts malicious disk image files and installs an information-stealing payload. Security researchers warn that the campaign uses social engineering instead of software exploits, making user awareness a critical defense. The attack delivers Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), one of…

Infinity Stealer macOS malware is spreading through a deceptive technique that tricks users into infecting their own devices. Attackers rely on fake verification prompts that appear legitimate at first glance. This approach allows the malware to bypass traditional protections without exploiting software flaws. Security researchers identified this campaign as a shift in macOS threats. Instead…