The latest research from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit42 reveals a significant surge in infostealers targeting macOS, with a 101% increase in the latter half of 2024. This makes infostealers the largest new malware group, with notable variants including Poseidon, Atomic, and Cthulhu. Despite being considered less capable than traditional trojans, infostealers pose substantial security risks by exfiltrating sensitive data, leading to breaches and financial losses. Attackers are leveraging AppleScript to bypass security controls, making these threats more sophisticated by mimicking legitimate prompts to trick users into revealing credentials.
Experts emphasize the critical need for security teams to update their defenses, enforce comprehensive user training, and implement robust endpoint security measures to counter these growing threats. By staying vigilant and proactive, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with these increasingly prevalent infostealers.
For more details, visit the original article on [SC World](https://www.scworld.com/news/infostealers-targeting-macos-jumped-by-101-in-second-half-of-2024).
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