North Korean hackers have been using seemingly innocent applications to infiltrate MacOS computers in what appears to be a testing phase for a larger attack, according to Jamf Threat Labs. The malware was found hidden in applications such as a game called Minesweeper and a note-taking app, using AppleScripts to stealthily execute commands that could steal data or even control the device. Protection tips to users include using antivirus software, careful downloading, frequent software updates, using unique passwords, and enabling two-factor authentication.
Researchers Uncover Malware Using BYOVD to Bypass Antivirus Protections
Researchers found a new malware campaign that uses a Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique. This malware drops a legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit driver and