Cyber-attacks on Apple’s macOS devices surged by 101% in the last six months of 2024, facilitated by infostealer malware exploiting the AppleScript framework to obtain user data. Sophisticated malware such as Atomic Stealer, Poseidon Stealer, and Cthulhu Stealer employing advanced social engineering tactics are being employed in attacks. Experts recommend vigilance and advise users to only download software from trusted sources and to manage security settings optimally.
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U.S. adversaries increasingly turning to cybercriminals and their malware for help
Foreign governments, especially Russia, are increasingly leveraging cybercriminals and their tools to progress their objectives, according to a Google report. The war in Ukraine has