Banshee MacOS Stealer
Jan 17, 2025 2:31:03 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Infostealer, MacOS, Banshee
NotLockBit Ransomware Targets MacOS
Nov 8, 2024 1:45:18 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Windows, LockBit, MacOS, NotLockBit
Executive Summary
NotLockBit is a ransomware family that mimics LockBit. NotLockBit is unique in that it is one of the first fully functional ransomware families to target MacOS systems.
Labyrinth Chollima Using Poisoned Python Packages to Deliver PondRAT
Sep 30, 2024 1:49:09 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, North Korea, Linux, MacOS, PondRAT, PoolRAT, Labyrinth Chollima
Related Families: PondRAT, PoolRAT
Verticals Targeted: Software Development
Executive Summary
North Korea nexus threat actor group Labyrinth Chollima was observed using poisoned Python packages to deliver PondRAT, a backdoor that targets MacOS and Linux systems.
HZ Rat MacOS Variant
Sep 13, 2024 2:19:08 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Backdoor, RAT, MacOS, HZ Rat
Executive Summary
A MacOS variant of HZ Rat was recently discovered targeting messaging apps in China. HZ Rat is a basic backdoor, and shell commands received from the C2 provide additional functionality.
Cthulhu MacOS Stealer
Aug 30, 2024 2:09:06 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Stealer, MacOS, Cthulhu
Related Families: Atomic Stealer
Executive Summary
Cthulhu is a stealer malware targeting MacOS systems. First observed in 2023, this malware-as-a-service (MaaS) is capable of targeting both x86_64 and ARM architectures.
Cosmic Leopard Activity Targets Windows, MacOS, & Android
Jun 17, 2024 3:15:17 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Windows, MacOS, Cosmic Leopard, GravityRAT, Operation Celestial Force, HeavyLift, GravityAdmin
Related Families: GravityRAT, HeavyLift, GravityAdmin
Verticals Targeted: Defense, Government, Technology
Executive Summary
Cosmic Leopard was observed targeting Windows, MacOS, and Android devices in a series of ongoing campaigns dubbed Operation Celestial Force. The threat actors used GravityRAT and HeavyLift to target entities in India.
Cuckoo: Part Infostealer, Part Spyware
May 13, 2024 2:20:01 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Infostealer, Spyware, MacOS, Cuckoo
Executive Summary
Cuckoo is a recently discovered infostealer and spyware hybrid targeting MacOS systems.
RustDoor MacOS Backdoor
Feb 26, 2024 11:51:18 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, ALPHV, Backdoor, MacOS, Mac, Apple, RustDoor, GateDoor
Related Families: GateDoor
Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency