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Growing macOS Threat Landscape and Supply Chain Risks
Experts in cybersecurity are raising alarms about the evolving threat posed by XCSSET, highlighting the increasing risks associated with macOS systems, particularly in the context of supply chain attacks that take advantage of trusted developer environments.
According to Arjun Chauhan, Practice Director at Everest Group, the latest iteration of XCSSET demonstrates a marked advancement in threats targeting macOS, especially for developers. “This updated variant showcases enhanced stealth techniques, improved persistence strategies, and refined infection methods, making it significantly more challenging to identify and eliminate,” Chauhan explained.
Chauhan further emphasized the shifting focus of cybercriminals toward macOS, largely driven by the burgeoning trend of malware-as-a-service (MaaS). He noted, “The ability of XCSSET to compromise Xcode projects is particularly alarming, as it paves the way for supply chain attacks. This implies that the malware has the potential to propagate beyond the developer’s environment, affecting the end-users of the compromised applications.”
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