About this tag
The apple malware tag covers reporting and discussion of malicious software affecting Apple platforms, including macOS and iOS. Recent coverage examines a Gatekeeper bypass in which an attacker with an existing foothold may replace a previously trusted Mac application with a malicious lookalike without triggering a new verification step. It also includes discussion of Apple-approved malware and reports describing serious malware activity across iOS and macOS. Together, these posts focus on application trust, Gatekeeper’s security boundaries, attacker access requirements, and notable malware incidents involving Apple devices and operating systems.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Apple Gatekeeper Bypass Replaces Trusted Mac Apps After Foothold

    Apple’s Gatekeeper security system is facing renewed scrutiny after researchers demonstrated a way to replace a previously approved macOS application with a malicious lookalike that may not trigger a fresh Gatekeeper verification. Apple’s response is as significant as the technique itself: the...
  2. whoosh

    VIDEO Apple Approved Malware | TechSNAP 187

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  3. whoosh

    VIDEO What you need to know about Apple’s iOS and MacOS’ first serious malware infestation ever

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