This fake Mac Zoom installer has a sneaky way to bypass Gatekeeper
News Source : 9to5Mac
News Summary
- The malware does actually install Zoom, but also an infostealer that captures data and sends it to the attacker's server.
- Normally, when you try to install a Mac app that Apple hasn’t notarized, macOS will refuse to open it.
- As always, you should only ever install Mac apps from the official Mac App Store or the websites of developers you trust.
Cybersecurity company Jamf has discovered a fake Mac installer for the videoconferencing app Zoom that uses a sneaky way to bypass Apples Gatekeeper protection against malware.
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