North Korean hackers target macOS with blended malware

siteadmin November 28, 2023

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.