Friday, 24 March, 2023

CloudMensis spyware: why Mac users should be cautious

<p>Eset&#39;s security experts have uncovered a previously unidentified backdoor in macOS that secretly monitors users of vulnerable Macs. According to security researchers, the malware, known as CloudMensis, communicates with its operators by using open cloud storage facilities. After gaining access to a Mac and its administrative rights, CloudMensis launches a first-stage virus that downloads a second stage with extra features from a cloud storage provider.</p>