Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics

Feb 17, 2025

Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild.
“Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies,” the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said in a post shared on X.
“These enhanced features add to

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