LockBit ransomware encryptors found targeting Mac devices

Discussion in 'all things Mac' started by Rasheed187, Apr 22, 2023.

  1. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    It's time to beef up macOS security, they are coming for you guys. :eek::p

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...mware-encryptors-found-targeting-mac-devices/

    https://www.engadget.com/security-r...mware-can-target-macos-devices-164446912.html
     
  2. 1PW

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    Hello @Rasheed187:

    Although your point is well taken, it has been adequately pointed out by Patrick Wardle, the present strain of LockBit is unsigned and would not defeat the Transparency Consent and Control (TCC) and System Integrity Protection (SIP) of macOS. But surly improvements are in the minds of bad actors.

    Can XProtect/XProtect Remediator enhancements be in our future?

    Attribution: The LockBit ransomware (kinda) comes for macOS

    Cheers
     
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  3. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    Or they could just not open random email attachments.
     
  4. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    No correct, it's still in development.

    Correct, but this is also the case on Windows. Windows has a bad reputation, but most malware that ends up on systems is probably downloaded by the user themselves.
     
  5. ProTruckDriver

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    I've always had my Mac Security beefed up with Malwarebytes Premium for Mac and Malwarebytes Browser Guard. Layer Security. :):p
     
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