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TA444’s New Malware Targets macOS Users

North Korean cyber threat group, TA444, has launched a new malware, SpectralBlur, targeting macOS users. The malware allows a host of malicious activities, including file upload/download, shell execution, file deletion, and sleep or hibernate command triggering, all controlled by a remote server. Discovered by Proofpoint threat researcher Greg Lesnewich, SpectralBlur shares a coding resemblance with KandyKorn, another North Korean malware. The rising threat indicates an evolving cybersecurity landscape requiring increased awareness and proactive measures.

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