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Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft spies a new and worrying macOS malware strain
The XCSSET infostealer was updated after more than two years, and now comes with new persistence and obfuscation mechanisms.
Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
Microsoft said it has detected a new variant of XCSSET, a powerful macOS malware family that has targeted developers and users since at least 2020. The variant, which Microsoft reported Monday, marked the first publicly known update to the malware since 2022.
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app, reports Bleeping Computer.
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
The updated malware, which spreads via infected Xcode projects, introduces advanced evasion tactics and persistence mechanisms to bypass security defenses.
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft discovers new XCSSET macOS malware variant with enhanced obfuscation, persistence, and infection strategies.
Update Now: iOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3 Include 20+ Security Updates
Along with new features, the iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 updates that Apple released today include multiple ...
MacTech7d
macOS 15.3, iOS 18.3 upgrade re-ables Apple Intelligence for some folks who disabled it
Some people who had previously disabled Apple Intelligence in macOS 15.3 and iOS 18.3 saw it re-enabled after updating to ...
Apple Intelligence: Why you might want to disable it on iOS and macOS — How to do it
Apple Intelligence improves Apple devices with AI-powered features but may impact performance and storage. Enabled by default ...
Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out
On Mac, go to  > System Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and flip the Apple Intelligence toggle to off. On iPhone, open the Settings app then Apple Intelligence & Siri and flip the Apple ...
The Verge7d
Apple Intelligence might turn itself back on with the latest software updates
If you turned Apple Intelligence off in iOS or macOS, you might have to do that again after the most recent update. If you turned Apple Intelligence off in iOS or macOS, you might have to do ...
How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS
Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple ...
PhoneArena6d
Disabled Apple Intelligence is turned back on by bug in recent iOS release
So let's say you have an iPhone 15 Pro, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any of the new phones in the iPhone 16 series and you ...
The iOS 18.4 Beta could drop as soon as February 12
A tip from Mark Gurman suggests that in addition to new hardware releases, Apple might drop the latest iOS 18.4 beta next ...