Tactics of Four Ransomware Targeting macOS
Microsoft has laid bare four ransomware families, namely KeRanger, FileCoder, MacRansom, and EvilQuest, that are targeting macOS systems worldwide. The initial vector for all these malware is a user-assisted method, where the victim downloads and installs trojanized apps. The attackers rely on genuine OS features for later stages and abuse flaws to break into the systems and encrypt files.