Microsoft discovers new variant of XCSSET malware for macOS with advanced obfuscation tactics

Microsoft detects a new variant of the XCSSET malware for macOS with improvements in obfuscation, persistence, and infection, evidencing limited attacks on the network.

miércoles, 26 de febrero de 2025 • 1 min read • Q2BSTUDIO Team

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Microsoft has identified a new variant of a known macOS malware called XCSSET, used in limited attacks.

Since its last variant in 2022, this malware has evolved with improved obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies, according to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team in a post on X.

These advancements make XCSSET even harder to detect and remove, posing a significant threat to macOS users.

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