Tag: xcode

2 Attack Reports | 0 Vulnerabilities

Attack reports

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…
persistence
macos
applescript
xcsset
xcode
firefox
clipboard hijacking
2025-09-25
browser targeting
launchdaemon
Published: September 25, 2025
Downloadable IOCs: 31

New XCSSET malware adds new obfuscation, persistence techniques to infect Xcode projects

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has discovered a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated macOS malware that infects Xcode projects. This latest version features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies. The malware steals and exfiltrates files, system …
obfuscation
data theft
persistence
macos
modular
2025-03-11
xcsset
xcode
digital wallets
Published: March 11, 2025
Downloadable IOCs: 31
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