XCSSET v40 malware infects macOS developers through poisoned Xcode projects on GitHub, then hides in memory. Unit 42 found 17 modules and Chrome hijacking.
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A new XCSSET variant targets macOS developers by infecting Xcode projects. It now steals Firefox data, hijacks clipboards for crypto theft, and enhances its persistence.
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