Ferret Malware Added to ‘Contagious Interview’ Campaign

Ferret Malware Added to ‘Contagious Interview’ Campaign
Summary: Apple has released a patch for its XProtect malware tool to block new variants from the macOS Ferret malware family linked to a North Korean campaign known as “Contagious Interview.” This campaign deceives victims into installing malware under the guise of a job interview process. New threats, including “FlexibleFerret,” have emerged, indicating evolving tactics by the threat actors to evade detection.

Affected: Apple devices (macOS users)

Keypoints :

  • Apple updates XProtect to combat macOS Ferret family malware variants.
  • The “Contagious Interview” campaign targets individuals through fake job interviews.
  • New techniques being used by attackers suggest a broader range of potential targets.

Source: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ferret-malware-added-contagious-interview-threat-campaign