23-02-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com

Macs targeted by crypto-jacking malware in pirated versions of Final Cut Pro

An investigation by Jamf Threat Labs has discovered a new evasive crypto-jacking Mac malware distributed through pirated versions of Final Cut Pro.
Apple’s Final Cut Pro
Andrew Orr for AppleInsider:An earlier version is known in the security community, but the new iteration hasn’t seen much detection.
During routine monitoring, Jamf received an alert about XMRig usage, a command-line tool for mining cryptocurrency. Although XMRig is frequently used for good, its customizable, open-so
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