How small businesses can stop Mac malware from entering

Some of us remember a time when malware was strictly a Windows problem. While Macs were more secure by design, another important factor was that we weren’t using them enough. Mac malware This is a wise use of time for the attacker.

I’m using a Mac now is a very mainstream choice It has become a much more attractive target for cybercriminals, as well as for consumers and businesses alike. And Mac malware has become a serious, serious problem…

Mac malware is a rapidly growing threat

last year,21 new Mac malware families It has been discovered in the wild and has increased by 50% since 2022. It has also become much more dangerous in its functionality.

max stealerFor example, you can extract passwords and credit card data from your keychain. A more powerful version, Atomic macOS Stealer, can do the same thing, but it also has the potential to compromise a wide range of cryptocurrency wallets.Another example Discovered in March of this year Security researchers say it has an “astonishing level of sophistication.”

One particularly nasty form of malware is code that can connect to command-and-control servers and download new payloads. ObjCShellz is an example of a Mac version that could be updated remotely by an attacker to add new features.

Cybercriminals are also becoming more sophisticated Bypass the protections Apple built into macOS.

Small businesses are particularly at risk

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals because they have the potential for much greater financial gain than consumers, but they are also typically much weaker targets than enterprise-level businesses. Masu.

huntress is a company founded by former NSA cyber operators with one goal. The idea is to give small businesses the same advanced protection against attackers that was previously available only to large enterprises.

Register now for this free webinar

The company invites you to a webinar filled with information about hidden threats, strategies, and solutions you can use to protect your macOS system. We debunk the myths surrounding macOS security and provide hard information and practical steps you can take to protect Macs in your business.

• The lightning speed of macOS-specific threats and the hackers behind them
• Why relying solely on native macOS defenses is a risky bet
• Actual incidents where defenseless companies were victimized
• How to distinguish between true and fake cybersecurity solutions
• Practical strategies to combat growing macOS threats and keep hackers out

Register now to secure your free spot At a webinar to be held on May 23rd.

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