Security firm Check Point Research has unveiled details about Banshee Stealer, a Mac malware updated with encryption from Apple’s XProtect that can sneak past macOS defences, primarily harming Chromium-based browsers. Mainly delivered via GitHub repositories hosting cracked software, it steals login data through deceptive browser extensions and pop-up dialogues. However, some experts warn that the threat has been exaggerated and that it can largely be countered through Apple’s Gatekeeper precautions and proactive personal cyber hygiene practices.
Researchers use jailbreak to build functional malware via DeepSeek
Tenable researchers have demonstrated how generative AI could be used to develop malware, such as keyloggers and ransomware, using the DeepSeek R1 tool. The researchers
