Banshee, a malware linked to Russian-speaking cyber criminals targeting macOS users, had been undetected for over two months until it was leaked on XSS forums. The malware used a string encryption algorithm identical to Apple’s XProtect antivirus engine for MacOS. Despite the operation shutting down after the leak, threat actors continue to distribute Banshee via phishing websites. Also, the malware was distributed through malicious GitHub repositories, targeting Windows users with Lumma Stealer and macOS users with Banshee Stealer.
Fake CAPTCHA Scams: Ruining Consumer Trust and Driving Website Abandonment
The rise of fake CAPTCHA scams raises security concerns, as cybercriminals trick users into interacting with fake verification pages to spread malware, stealing sensitive data.
