The security vendor discovered that the person who originally uploaded the weaponized version of Final Cut Pro for torrent sharing has a long history of uploading pirated macOS software using the same cryptominer. Jamf also warned that the power of Apple Silicon Macs will make them increasingly popular targets for cryptojacking, a practice in which malware uses your machine’s significant processing power to mine cryptocurrencies for the benefit of attackers.Īccording to Jaron Bradley, Jamf’s macOS detections expert, his company discovered over 400 seeders - or users who have the entire app - who are making it available via torrent to those who want it.

The torrent was uploaded by a user who has a long history of posting pirated macOS software torrents. This malware downloads malicious components and sends mined currency to the attacker’s wallet via i2p. The i2p protocol is a private network layer that anonymizes traffic, making it a less visible alternative to Tor. This malware communicates via the Invisible Internet Project (i2p). According to the company, the cryptojacking malware was particularly well hidden and was not detected by most Mac security apps.

Jamf Threat Labs discovered Mac cryptomining malware in pirated copies of Final Cut Pro. This is a concerning trend because it demonstrates how cybercriminals are coming up with new ways to trick users into installing malware on their devices. Cybercriminals are now delivering stealthy malware onto Macs using pirated versions of the video editing software Final Cut Pro.

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