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Unveiling Search Alpha Mac virus
MacSecurity
July 26, 2023

Unveiling Search Alpha: The Elusive Successor to Search Marquis Mac Virus

The ever-evolving landscape of Mac malware continues to raise concerns among users, with cybercriminals relentlessly exploring new avenues to compromise the security of these systems. One recent and concerning example is Search Alpha, a malicious strain that hijacks web browsers on Mac devices, redirecting users to unexpected search engines and websites. This article aims to shed light on the deceptive…
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Mac users targeted by new variant of the RustBucket malware
MacSecurity
July 4, 2023

Mac users targeted by new variant of the RustBucket malware

This macOS-platform threat can steal passwords, encrypt files, delete data, and install backdoors. Researchers have discovered an updated version of the RustBucket malware that specifically targets macOS users. This version includes enhanced capabilities for stealthy system penetration and evasion of antivirus detection. Experts from Elastic Security Labs noted in their recently published report that this variant of RustBucket, part of…
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Android
February 10, 2023

New Android malware can edit router settings

Two new strains of malware on Android could allow attackers to remotely access devices and carry out phishing attacks, interact with the infected device in real-time, and steal data. The first one is called Hook. It appears to be based on a banking Trojan called Ermac, which allowed attackers to steal credentials from banking and cryptocurrency apps. ThreatFabric researchers studied…
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