Microsoft warns users about a powerful new Mac malware: What you should know

Microsoft has identified a new macOS malware that was found in Xcode projects in the wild, and notably, it is a variant of the existing XCSSET malware, but with new abilities. What you need to know about the latest XCSSET malware variant Microsoft reported on X that this new variant has better obfuscation techniques, utilising a more randomised approach for generating payloads within Xcode projects. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team also explained that the malware ensures every time the Launchpad is started, both it and a malicious payload are executed. As a precaution, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team advises users to inspect and verify any Xcode projects they download or clone from online repositories considering that this malware primarily spreads through infected projects.