The truth of the matter is that new hacking groups are emerging all the time, along with new Mac malware threats that target your device. Two new criminal enterprises have been identified with one common and dangerous denominator: FrigidStealer Apple data theft attacks.

Researchers warn of rising macOS-targeted attacks as hackers exploit fake updates to bypass security. FrigidStealer malware highlights growing enterprise risks.

Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.” The data protection company says the web inject campaign landscape is increasing,

Threat actors are seen distributing the new macOS stealer in a web inject campaign, along with stealers for other operating systems.

They opted for the “fake update” distribution method, where victims would visit a compromised website which would serve a popup. That popup would warn users that they needed to update either their Macs, or their browsers, in order to view the contents of the website.