Cuckoo returns; Mac malware spreads via legit-looking Google Ads
Mac malware known as Cuckoo has resurfaced, spreading via legit-looking Google Ads and homepages disguised to look like Homebrew.
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Mac malware known as Cuckoo has resurfaced, spreading via legit-looking Google Ads and homepages disguised to look like Homebrew.
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