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TF-MAL-osx.macvx

📛 Threat Title

Malware family: MacVX

Category: MacVX First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox Malwares

Description

ThreatFox malware family `osx.macvx`. Printable name: MacVX.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.

domain osx.macvx VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/osx.macvx

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
osx.macvx
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Extracted from Threat TF-MAL-osx.macvx

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/osx.macvx

References (1)

Remediations (10)

  • web:malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de

    Details for the MacVX malware family including references, samples and yara signatures.

  • web:support.apple.com

    XProtect macOS includes built-in antivirus technology called XProtect for the signature-based detection and removal of malware . The system uses YARA signatures, a tool used to conduct signature-based detection of malware , which Apple updates regularly.

  • web:windowsforum.com

    The emergence of RESURGE signals more than just another entry in a long line of malware threats. According to CISA, RESURGE contains advanced persistence features inherited from the SPAWNCHIMERA malware family—a group notorious for its ability to survive system reboots and avoid simplistic remediation .

  • web:www.breachsense.com

    Complete malware remediation now requires addressing both the infected endpoint and the stolen authentication data. Your malware incident response playbook must account for both.

  • web:www.cisa.gov

    It highlights technical approaches to uncovering malicious activity and includes mitigation steps according to best practices. The purpose of this report is to enhance incident response among partners and network administrators along with serving as a playbook for incident investigation.

  • web:www.malwarebytes.com

    If you are unsure which extension is responsible, follow the instructions posted below under Remediation . Protection Malwarebytes for Mac detects and removes Adware.Vidx/ MacVX . Remediation Malwarebytes for Mac will detect and remove the components of this malware . Download and install the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac.

  • web:www.microsoft.com

    Threat actors are targeting macOS users with fake utility fixes that trick them into running malicious Terminal commands. This campaign evades traditional defenses by stealing credentials, wallets, and sensitive data.

  • web:www.myantispyware.com

    OverallVariety is an Adware, Mac virus, malicious software program that specifically targets Mac operating systems. It is a notorious member of the AdLoad family , which is known for its adware and potentially unwanted program (PUP) activity. OverallVariety Adware is designed to infiltrate Mac computers and compromise the user experience by delivering unwanted advertisements, redirecting search

  • web:www.ncsc.gov.uk

    How to defend organisations against malware or ransomware attacks.

  • web:www.threatdown.com

    Adware.Vidx/ MacVX is Malwarebytes' detection name for a family of browser extensions that posed as video-codecs for MacOS systems.

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