OSX/Amos: Hunting C2s in Trojanized Electron ASAR Payloads

Executive Summary In March 2026, Intego Antivirus Labs investigated a macOS malware campaign delivering the OSX/Amos stealer. During analysis, the infection chain led from stripped Mach-O binaries and heavily obfuscated shell scripts to an unusual final payload that appeared to be “data” rather than a standard executable. That payload turned out to be an Electron […]

What is an IP address, and how does it affect your privacy?

Every time you open a website, stream a video, send an email, or connect to Wi-Fi, your device relies on an IP address. You rarely see it, and most of the time you probably do not think about it. But it plays a quiet, important role in how the internet works. Your IP address helps […]

What Is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)?

A managed security service provider (MSSP) is a third-party company that provides ongoing cybersecurity monitoring and support for an organization. Instead of building a full internal security operations team, a business can use an MSSP to monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and help respond when something goes wrong. Cybersecurity isn’t just a big-company problem […]

Mac Gaming Guide: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Get the Best Experience

Mac gaming is in a better place than it used to be — but it’s not “anything a PC can do, a Mac can do.” Some games run beautifully on modern Macs, especially Apple Silicon models. Others still don’t show up on macOS at all, or they run with limitations. This guide is here to […]