Phil Stokes is a Research Engineer at SentinelOne, specializing in macOS threat intelligence, platform vulnerabilities and malware analysis. He began his journey into macOS security as a software developer, creating end user troubleshooting and security tools just at the time when macOS adware and commodity malware first began appearing on the platform. Phil has been closely following the development of macOS threats as well as researching Mac software and OS vulnerabilities since 2014.
Targeting macOS users with cross-platform malware and leveraging OS vulnerabilities, threat actors begin 2022 by continuing the trends we saw last year.
DeepDotNet owner gets 8 years in jail, Conti and Deadbolt ransomware hit big & small targets alike, and new ITW malware and exploits strike Apple platforms.
Cops bust crimeware gang in Kyiv, Texas firm bankrupt after paying ransom but getting no data returned, and MS Defender has simple bypass known for 8 years.
51 individuals arrested for trading stolen data, the internet explodes with fears over Java logging vuln, and NSO's iMessage exploit is a monster to behold.
