By Pierluigi Paganini
Publication Date: 2026-02-04 11:30:00
Microsoft: Info-Stealing malware expands from Windows to macOS
February 04, 2026 
Microsoft warns info-stealing attacks are expanding from Windows to macOS, using cross-platform languages like Python and abusing trusted platforms.
Microsoft warns info-stealing attacks are rapidly expanding from Windows to macOS, using cross-platform languages like Python and abusing trusted platforms.
Since late 2025, Microsoft has seen a surge in macOS infostealer attacks using social engineering, fake fixes, and malicious DMG files. Attackers deploy macOS-specific and Python-based stealers, abuse trusted apps like WhatsApp, and use native tools to steal credentials, crypto, and session data while evading defenses.
“Since late 2025, Microsoft Defender Experts has observed macOS targeted infostealer campaigns using social engineering techniques—including ClickFix-style prompts and malicious DMG…
