"Mac Users Beware: Atomic Stealer's Encrypted Payload Upgrade"

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated version of the macOS information stealer Atomic Stealer, now equipped with payload encryption to evade detection. The malware, initially available for $1,000/month, is now being rented out for $3,000/month, with a Christmas promotion offering it at a discounted price of $2,000. It is being distributed through malvertising and compromised sites, with a recent shift using Google search ads impersonating Slack to deploy the malware. Mac users are advised to download software from trusted sources to avoid falling victim to malicious ads and decoy sites.