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Anthony Spadafora

Hackers are using fake apps to distribute this dangerous Mac malware — don’t fall for this

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table.

If you thought the best MacBooks were safe from malware, think again, as hackers now have Apple’s computers fixed firmly in their sights.

While there are a number of different Mac malware strains, one in particular keeps reappearing. Atomic Stealer is an info-stealing malware which is often distributed through pirated apps. This time, however, this malware is impersonating popular apps in Google Ads to dupe unsuspecting users into infecting their Apple computers.

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