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AppleInsider · November 12, 2026 — 16:57

Mac malware doesn't need a security flaw when users do the work

Mac malware doesn't need a security flaw when users do the work
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Bitdefender's latest Mac threat report shows adware gaining ground as attackers increasingly use browser scams to trick users into bypassing Apple's security protections.MacBook Air M5Bitdefender's September 2026 macOS Threat Landscape Report analyzes more than 1.5 billion security events collected between August 2025 and July 2026. Excluding web and document threats, adware rose from 22.6% of detections in the previous report…

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