Threat Actors Increasingly Target macOS

Threat Actors Increasingly Target macOS

Intel471’s new report reveals macOS is increasingly targeted by threat actors, who develop specific malware for the operating system or use cross-platform languages to achieve their goals on macOS computers. More macOS vulnerabilities are also being exploited in the wild. Malware and exploits might be used for both cybercrime and cyberespionage. More malware than ever on macOS Between January 2023 and July 2024, the researchers observed more than 40 threat actors targeting macOS systems with…

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Ransomware Cheat Sheet for 2024: What Is Ransomware?

Ransomware Cheat Sheet for 2024: What Is Ransomware?

Ransomware is arguably the most high-profile security threat of the moment. Cybercriminals across the world are demanding money from victims by holding their devices and data hostage. This type of attack, in which data is encrypted or claimed to be and victims are prompted to pay for the key to restore access, has been growing rapidly since 2013 and is now one of the most common types of malware. TechRepublic’s cheat sheet about ransomware is…

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