MacOS users in their sights: New ransomware attack is targeting MacOS users again for the first time in years. Malwarebytes security researchers discover the world's only fourth ransomware for MacOS.
Malwarebytes' security researchers have discovered a new MacOS ransomware. After KeRanger, Patcher and Mabouia, the ransomware EvilQuest is only the fourth ransomware worldwide that is aimed exclusively at MacOS users. The ransomware differs from previous MacOS ransom threat malware in that EvilQuest not only encrypts the victim's files, but also installs a keylogger as well as a reverse shell.
The Malwarebytes security researchers discovered the dangerous ransomware on torrent portals and online forums, where the MacOS software Little Snitch is offered for download and on which the malware is secretly loaded. Little Snitch is a software that is widely used and popular with Mac users.
Backups as a last resort
To protect against the new ransomware, the security researchers around Thomas Reed, Director of Mac & Mobile at Malwarebytes, recommend, among other things, appropriate backups. As with other ransomware attacks, it is advisable to save two backup copies on different devices or hard drives. Reed also recommends the use of a security product. Malwarebytes for Mac users are protected from the new ransomware.
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