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Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics

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. "These enhanced features add to

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A week in security (February 10 – February 16)

A list of topics we covered in the week of February 10 to February 16 of 2025

The Official DOGE Website Launch Was a Security Mess

Plus: Researchers find RedNote lacks basic security measures, surveillance ramps up around the US-Mexico border, and the UK ordering Apple to create an encryption backdoor comes under fire.

Salt Typhoon Exploits Cisco Devices in Telco Infrastructure

The China-sponsored state espionage group has exploited known, older bugs in Cisco gear for successful cyber intrusions on six continents in the past two months.

Changing the narrative on pig butchering scams

Hazel discusses Interpol’s push to rename pig butchering scams as ‘romance baiting’. Plus, catch up on the latest vulnerability research from Talos, and why a recent discovery is a “rare industry win”.

Japan Goes on Offense With New 'Active Cyber Defense' Bill

Japan is on a mission to catch up to the US standard of national cyber preparedness, and its new legislation is a measure intended to stop escalating Chinese cyber-espionage efforts, experts say.

President Trump to Nominate Former RNC Official as National Cyber Director

Sean Cairncross will be one of the primary advisers to the administration on national cybersecurity matters.

Microsoft: Russia's Sandworm APT Exploits Edge Bugs Globally

Sandworm (aka Seashell Blizzard) has an initial access wing called "BadPilot" that uses standard intrusion tactics to spread Russia's tendrils around the world.

Apple Confirms ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Exploit Threatening iOS Security

Apple fixes the USB Restricted Mode flaw in iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1.  Vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks.…

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Edition

Microsoft today issued security updates to fix at least 56 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including two zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited.