Meet and Greet with the macOS Malware Class of 2016

Explore the landscape of macOS malware from 2016 in this conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Dive into technical overviews of new and prevalent threats, including the first 'real' ransomware targeting Macs and various persistent RATs and backdoors. Examine infection vectors, persistence mechanisms, and features of each malware specimen. Learn about built-in macOS security mitigations and how some malware managed to bypass them. Discover generic detection mechanisms that could have protected users from these threats. Gain insights into best security practices for Mac users to stay secure. Presented by Patrick Wardle, Director of Research at Synack, this 29-minute talk offers valuable information for cybersecurity professionals and Mac users alike.

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