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9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.

In this episode, I sit down with Kseniia (@osint_barbie) and Mykhailo (@xor3r) from Moonlock Lab, the cybersecurity research arm of MacPaw.

We dive into the meteoric rise of infostealers, which have secured their spot as one of the most prolific threats facing Mac users in 2026. We break down why the tide has turned for macOS, how these threats actually land on your machine, and how they have evolved into something far more concerning than just a simple smash-and-grab.

The second part of this conversation will release on February 15th.

A weekly column turned podcast!

Welcome to the 9to5Mac Security Bite podcast, your biweekly deep dive into the ever-evolving world of Apple security. I’m your host, Arin Waichulis, security writer here at 9to5Mac, and every other week, we take a bite out of the most critical stories and developments impacting the devices you use every day.

Whether you’re an IT professional managing a fleet of Macs or a casual Apple user interested in what lurks around some of the world’s most secure operating systems, this show is for you. On the Security Bite pod, we’ll go beyond the headlines and sit down with the industry's top security researchers and experts to break down the latest iOS/macOS headlines, features, and emerging threats so you can stay better informed.

You can still find the weekly written Security Bite column here.

Links

Moonlock’s 2025 macOS threat report

Mac.c stealer evolves into MacSync: Now with a backdoor

Objective-See non-profit foundation

MacPaw releases Moonlock, a standalone macOS security app with real-time protection, smart insights, built-in VPN, more

Security Bite: Mac.c is shaking up the macOS infostealer market, rivaling AMOS

Security Bite Podcast: The evolution of macOS threat hunting with Jaron Bradley

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9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.

In this episode, I sit down with Jaron Bradley, author and Director at Jamf Threat Labs, to briefly explore the evolution of Apple security and threats over the last decade. In particular we discuss, the reason for infostealer's historic breakout as one of the most popular forms of malware and how AI is being used in the hands of attackers (and defenders too). Jaron also shares his 2026 threat outlook.

A weekly column turned podcast!

Welcome to the 9to5Mac Security Bite podcast, your biweekly deep dive into the ever-evolving world of Apple security. I’m your host, Arin Waichulis, security writer here at 9to5Mac, and every other week, we take a bite out of the most critical stories and developments impacting the devices you use every day.

Whether you’re an IT professional managing a fleet of Macs or a casual Apple user interested in what lurks around some of the world’s most secure operating systems, this show is for you. On the Security Bite pod, we’ll go beyond the headlines and sit down with the industry's top security researchers and experts to break down the latest iOS/macOS headlines, features, and emerging threats so you can stay better informed.

You can still find the weekly written Security Bite column here.

Links

Security Bite: Infostealer malware spikes 28% among Mac users, says Jamf

Security Bite: A note on the growing problem of Apple-notarized malware on macOS

Mosyle identifies one of the first known AI-assisted Mac malware threats

Check out Jaron's new book Threat Hunting macOS: Mastering Endpoint Security. You can find an exclusive author's edition available on his website and the standard edition on Amazon.

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Welcome to 9to5Mac Security Bite, your biweekly deep dive into the ever-evolving world of Apple security. I’m your host, Arin Waichulis, security writer at 9to5mac, and every other week, we take a bite out of the most critical stories and developments impacting the devices you use every day.

Whether you’re an IT professional managing a fleet of Macs or a casual Apple user interested in what lurks around some of the world’s most secure operating systems, this show is for you. On Security Bite, we’ll beyond the headlines and sit down with the industry's top security researchers and experts to break down the latest iOS/macOS features and threats so you can stay better informed.