Scareware Strikes Again: Mac Users in Cybercriminal Crosshairs!
A scareware campaign targeting Windows users has now set its sights on macOS, Israeli cybersecurity firm LayerX reports. The attackers host phishing pages on Windows.net, exploiting its legitimacy. With new anti-scareware features reducing Windows attacks, macOS users should be on high alert for these professional, adaptive threats, especially those using Safari.
Hot Take:
Who said Apple users don’t get any love? Scammers are switching gears to give macOS users their fair share of attention, proving once and for all that everyone is vulnerable to a phishing rod – or maybe a phishing MacBook?
Key Points:
- Scareware campaign switches focus from Windows to macOS.
- Attackers use legitimate Azure hosting for phishing pages.
- Anti-scareware updates led to a 90% drop in Windows attacks.
- Phishing pages are now tailored for macOS and Safari users.
- Enterprise users at risk due to potential data exposure.
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