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Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()4 min read2 · 1 read
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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2021-30713
Privacy Preferences (TCC) Bypass in Apple macOS, Actively Exploited
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4 min read at thehackernews.com

Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild. "Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies," the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said in a post shared on X.

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