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March 31, 2021
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GoSearch22 is a malicious adware disguised as a Safari extension. Photo: ISMG
A security researcher has uncovered what is believed to be the first-ever malware variant that can be successfully executed in Apple s M1 chips, its latest central processor unit for Mac computers.
In a blog post, independent macOS security researcher Patrick Wardle notes that the application called GoSearch22 is a malicious adware disguised as a Safari extension. He says the malware is capable of stealing browser data from its victims and acts as a persistent agent for further compromise.
Wardle adds that the malware was first uploaded to VirusTotal in December 2020 and says it is the first-ever variant that can run natively on Apple s M1 chips.
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The VLC Media Player initially had problems in accomodating with Apple s latest unified processor, the M1 Macs, but has now released a full support version update to work seamlessly and best with the interface. The media player is ready to work fully with Apple s M1 Silicon chips, and its latest macOS 11 release with the Big Sur, with some of its latest features.
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One of the world s most reliable and used media players that can work on any file format, VLC Media Player, has released a full working version for the latest macOS 11 Big Sur and its intended Silicon chip, the M1. Initially, VLC has been running on a beta-like version of the media player for Apple s latest operating system and chip creation.
Mini-LED iPad Pro, New MacBook Pro Models, AirTags & More: What Apple Has in Store for 2021
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Apple had a good year in 2020. The Cupertino-based giant launched quite a few products, along with some new offerings that the company had not launched previously. Apple launched the new iPhone 12 series, the first 5G-enabled iPhones, the AirPods Max - the company s first over-the-ear headphones (separate from the Beats brand), its first ARM-based in-house silicon chips, first LiDAR-enabled camera module, among other new things. In 2021, it seems that the company has more in store with new M1-powered MacBook laptops, first mini-LED display iPad Pro, AirTags, and much more.