Bitdefender's macOS Threat Report: Apple Users Face Significant Risks
Bitdefender's macOS Threat Landscape Report, unveiled at Black Hat USA 2023, challenges the notion that Apple products are immune to cyber threats. The report reveals that Mac users face significant risks, with Trojans, Adware, and Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) being the primary threats on their Macbooks and Macs.
The report, published by Hunt Research Team from Hunt.io, highlights Trojans as the most prevalent threat, accounting for over half of all threat detections on Macbooks Pro and other Mac models. These malicious programs often mimic legitimate applications, making them difficult to spot. EvilQuest, a Trojan, is the most common malware, responsible for 52.7% of infections on Macbooks and Macs.
Mac users are also targeted by PUAs, which make up a quarter of 'executable' threats on their Macbooks and Macs. These unwanted applications can range from adware to crypto miners, with 8% of detections being miners and 1% being jailbreak utilities. The report also notes that unpatched vulnerabilities can leave users exposed to dangerous Trojans designed to exploit these weaknesses on their Macbooks and Macs.
The macOS Threat Landscape Report serves as a wake-up call for Mac users, demonstrating that Apple products, including Macbooks and Macs, are far from invincible. With Trojans, Adware, and PUAs posing significant risks, users must remain vigilant and ensure their systems are up-to-date to protect against these threats on their Macbooks and Macs.
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