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XCSSET evolves again: Analyzing the latest updates to XCSSET's inventory

A new variant of the XCSSET malware, designed to infect Xcode projects, has been identified with key changes in browser targeting, clipboard hijacking, and persistence mechanisms. This variant employs sophisticated encryption and obfuscation techniques, uses run-only compiled AppleScripts for steal…

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Published: September 25, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 31

Clickfix on macOS: AppleScript Stealer, Terminal Phishing, and C2 Infrastructure

A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting macOS users employs a technique called Clickfix, which tricks victims into running terminal commands that execute malicious AppleScript. This script steals sensitive data including browser profiles, crypto wallets, and personal files. The attackers use fa…

Published: August 22, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Odyssey Stealer Malware Attacks macOS Users

A phishing campaign targeting macOS users employs a ClickFix technique to deliver the Odyssey Stealer malware. The attack uses a fake CAPTCHA verification page that executes without dropping a binary on the system. When users follow the instructions, they unknowingly execute a malicious AppleScript…

Published: August 7, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 3

macOS NimDoor | North Korean Threat Actors Target Web3 and Crypto Platforms with Nim-Based Malware

DPRK threat actors are targeting Web3 and crypto-related businesses using Nim-compiled binaries and multiple attack chains. The malware, dubbed NimDoor, employs unusual techniques for macOS, including process injection and encrypted WebSocket communications. It uses a novel persistence mechanism le…

Published: July 4, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 9

Stealers on the Rise: A Closer Look at a Growing macOS Threat

This analysis examines the increasing prevalence of macOS infostealers, focusing on three prominent threats: Atomic Stealer, Poseidon Stealer, and Cthulhu Stealer. These malware variants target sensitive information, including financial details, credentials, and intellectual property. The article d…

Published: February 4, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 26

New threat targeting macOS discovered

Jamf Threat Labs uncovered malware samples linked to North Korea, built using Flutter, which provides inherent obfuscation. The malware, discovered in late October, includes Go, Python, and Flutter variants. The Flutter-built application presents a minesweeper game while making network requests to …

Published: November 13, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

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Attack reports

XCSSET evolves again: Analyzing the latest updates to XCSSET's inventory

Clickfix on macOS: AppleScript Stealer, Terminal Phishing, and C2 Infrastructure

Odyssey Stealer Malware Attacks macOS Users

macOS NimDoor | North Korean Threat Actors Target Web3 and Crypto Platforms with Nim-Based Malware

Stealers on the Rise: A Closer Look at a Growing macOS Threat

New threat targeting macOS discovered