Stealers on the Rise: A Closer Look at a Growing macOS Threat
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Summary
A new report from cybersecurity company, Palo Alto Networks, has found that infostealers account for the largest group of new macOS malware in 2024 — with cybercriminals continually developing new variants.
The report highlights three, widespread attacks: Poseidon, Atomic and Cthulhu.
Each is designed to steal sensitive data and credentials from compromised macOS endpoints.
Stealers often act as the initial infection vector for further attacks, such as ransomware.
The report serves as a warning for Mac users and recommends advanced detection and response capabilities to protect against such threats.