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Apple Mac Hack Warning: North Korea Uses Fake Cryptocurrency Companies To Break Into macOS
Hackers said to be sponsored by North Korea have found a novel way to attack Apple Macs, according to research published on Sunday. The so-called Lazarus Group, considered by the U.S. government and numerous cybersecurity companies to be sponsored by North Korea, are trying to get into Macs via some fake cryptocurrency software created by a front company. Here’s how it worked, according to Apple Mac security specialist and principal security researcher at Jamf Patrick Wardle: The hackers created a fake company complete with an official-looking website. In this latest case, the North Koreans set up the front ... (full story)