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Unauthorized data access vulnerability in macOS is detailed by Microsoft

Malwarebytes

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44133 was fixed in the September 16 update for Mac Studio (2022 and later), iMac (2019 and later), Mac Pro (2019 and later), Mac Mini (2018 and later), MacBook Air (2020 and later), MacBook Pro (2018 and later), and iMac Pro (2017 and later). Therefore, those apps can’t bypass the macOS TCC checks.

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Mobile statistics

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 25.28% of all threats detected.

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. Mobile statistics

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q1 2022 ( download ).

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IT threat evolution Q3 2022

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Nevertheless, in our APT predictions for 2022 , we noted that more attackers would reach the sophistication level required to develop such tools. Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks.

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Experts spotted a new variant of UpdateAgent macOS malware dropper written in Swift

Security Affairs

. “The second stage download and execute the functionality of droppers, in general, represent a risky class of malware that support a number of second-stage attacks — from malware to spyware, to adware.” ” reads the analysis of the experts. ” the researchers conclude. .” ” the researchers conclude.

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2024. Mobile statistics

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Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. In April of this year, new versions of Mandrake spyware were discovered. The most common threat to mobile devices was RiskTool software – 41% of all detected threats.

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How COVID-19 fuelled a surge in malware

Malwarebytes

2021 saw a massive surge in detections of malware, adware, and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Detections of malware, adware, and PUPs on macOS increased almost 220%. Mac malware, adware and PUP detection totals 2019-2021. Windows malware detection totals 2019-2021.

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