Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Anthony Spadafora

Macs under threat from info-stealing malware — don’t fall for this Microsoft Teams scam

MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) on a patio table.

When looking for new software online, you never want to click on the first search result as you could be dealing with fake ads spreading dangerous malware.

As we saw with the Arc browser in a recent Poseidon campaign, hackers are once again using fake ads to direct unsuspecting Mac users to malicious sites hosting malware. This time though, they’re spreading the Atomic Stealer malware which can steal passwords from web browsers and even Apple Keychain as well as cryptocurrency through fake Microsoft Teams downloads.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.