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Apple user? Phishing, deepfake threats on macOS are not uncommon anymore

Apple user? Phishing, deepfake threats on macOS are not uncommon anymore

2024-12-01  Per Henrikson

Recent cyberattacks targeting macOS systems have shattered the long-standing myth that Apple’s operating systems are inherently more secure than others. A report released by SentinelLabs detailed how a North Korea-backed group used sophisticated phishing techniques to gain network access via macOS. The once-obscure term "phishing" has become a significant threat, granting unauthorised access to internal networks. With the rise of deepfakes, experts expect this trend to escalate further.


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