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Microsoft spots fresh XCSSET malware strain hiding in Apple dev projects
The long-running XCSSET malware strain has evolved again, with Microsoft warning of a new macOS variant that expands its bag of tricks while continuing to target developers. Redmond's threat hunters said the latest version of XCSSET, which has been circulating since at least 2020, continues to spread by attaching itself to …
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Sunday 28th September 2025 18:59 GMT Anonymous Coward
XCSSET attaches itself to Xcode projects
> Redmond's threat hunters said the latest version of XCSSET, which has been circulating since at least 2020, continues to spread by attaching itself to Xcode projects.
How exactly does XCSSET attaches itself to Xcode projects and downloads and execute itself without user action?