North Korean hackers target macOS with blended malware
North Korean hackers have increasingly targeted macOS, conducting major campaigns such as RustBucket and KandyKorn in 2023, according to a report by SentinelOne. RustBucket used SwiftLoader malware to cause a data breach, while KandyKorn attacked blockchain engineers by controlling a host’s Discord app. SentinelOne urges macOS users to be vigilant about their sources and update their security regularly, considering hackers’ growing interest in the operating system.