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Researchers studying cybersecurity are warning about a new operation that uses web injects to spread the FrigidStealer virus, a new threat for Apple macOS. The information thieves for additional platforms, including Android (Marcher) and Windows (Lumma Stealer or DeerStealer), have been linked to the activity by TA2727, a threat actor that had not yet been identified. According to a study provided to The Hacker News, the Proofpoint Threat Research Team identified TA2727 as a threat actor that disseminates a range of malware payloads through lures with an update theme read more about New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates. Get up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and enhance your knowledge of cybersecurity with our thorough coverage of the da...

The 'ClearFake' fake browser update campaign has expanded to macOS, with Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware targeting Apple computers. The ClearFake campaign began in July of this year, with the goal of targeting Windows users with bogus Chrome update prompts that appear on compromised sites via JavaScript injections. Guardio Labs discovered a significant development for the malicious operation in October 2023, which used Binance Smart Chain contracts to conceal its malicious scripts supporting the infection chain in the blockchain. The operators used this technique, dubbed "EtherHiding," to distribute Windows-targeting payloads, including information-stealing malware such as RedLine read more Atomic Stealer malware strikes macOS via fake browser updates. Get up to date on the late...