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Moonlock hosted Objective for the We in Kyiv

MacPaw hosted Objective for the We in Kyiv, Ukraine

Jan 17, 2025

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Moonlock Engine in CleanMyMac is a CES Innovation Awards Honoree

Moonlock Engine is a CES Innovation Award® Honoree

Nov 18, 2024

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Moonlock is a Champion of 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Moonlock is a 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion

Oct 7, 2024

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Moonlock joins Cybersecurity Tech Accord

Sep 25, 2024

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Moonlock is a winner of the Global InfoSec Awards and the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Moonlock wins the Global InfoSec Awards and the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Aug 19, 2024

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Moonlock's antiphishing research at STAST 2024

Moonlock unveils a solution for real-time phishing detection at STAST 2024

Jul 11, 2024

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CleanMyMac powered by Moonlock Engine supports Objective-See

Oct 30, 2023

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MacPaw is a сhampion of 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct 15, 2023

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Moonlock in the media

How does antivirus software work?

Oleg Stukalenko, Lead Product Manager at Moonlock, talked to Tom's Guide about under-the-hood technologies of antivirus.

Mar 10, 2025

Complete list of Mac viruses, malware and trojans

A list features Unnamed Downloader, Poseidon, and PyStealer that Moonlock Lab has discovered in the wild.

Feb 5, 2025

How MacPaw is making cybersecurity accessible to everyone

The interview is divided into three parts: about Moonlock, the technology behind Moonlock Engine, and what’s planned for the future.

Dec 24, 2024

Is the tide turning on macOS security?

Moonlock's threat report reveals disturbing trends that are turning Apple’s platform into a lucrative target for cybercriminals.

Dec 5, 2024

What a new threat report says about Mac malware in 2024

Moonlock Lab examines attackers' evolving tactics, from cheap, plug-and-play malware kits to sophisticated AI-generated exploits.

Dec 4, 2024

Hackers are building bespoke Mac malware using GenAI

Experts from MacPaw's cybersecurity division, Moonlock, are warning of the increasing prevalence of sophisticated macOS malware created with the help of generative AI.

Dec 4, 2024

Top 5 cyber security trends for 2025

Kseniia Yamburh, a Malware Research Engineer at Moonlock, warns that macOS will continue to face rising threats, particularly from stealer malware designed to collect sensitive data.

Dec 2, 2024

Tracking Atomic Stealer on macOS: sophisticated malware replacing Ledger Live app

Here’s how Moonlock Lab obtained and analyzed a version of Atomic Stealer that primarily targets the Ledger Live app.

Aug 24, 2024

Mac users beware: AMOS malware clones wallet apps and comes for your crypto

The AMOS stealer targeting Mac users can now clone Ledger Live software and may soon clone other wallet apps, warns cybersecurity firm Moonlock.

Aug 23, 2024

Google Ads used to distribute Mac malware disguised as ‘Loom’ app

Moonlock Lab found a sophisticated macOS stealer malware disguised as Loom, orchestrated by the notorious Crazy Evil group

Aug 2, 2024

‘Crazy Evil’ Mac malware poses as Loom, other popular apps to steal Bitcoin

MacPaw’s Moonlock Lab issued a report about a new Mac malware threat that spreads through Google-sponsored ads.

Aug 1, 2024

MacPaw introduces on-device phishing detection to boost macOS security

The system, initiated by Moonlock, MacPaw's cybersecurity division, overcomes traditional anti-phishing limitations with immediate, on-device detection.

Jul 12, 2024

Beware! New macOS malware targets browsers and crypto wallet

Apple users aren’t entirely immune to malware, and a new macOS threat proves it. Moonlock Lab uncovered a malware strain that easily evades detection.

Jun 6, 2024

A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto

According to MacPaw's Moonlock Lab, the malware often presents itself as legitimate apps. The malware is actually a variant of Atomic Stealer.

Jun 5, 2024

New report: 52% of Americans have faced political scams in past 12 months

Scams & Disinformation Survey Report from Moonlock gathered responses from across the US to highlight the patterns and trends of fraud and misinformation.

Apr 24, 2024

Fake GTA 6 malware tricks Mac users into giving up passwords

A new form of malware, disguised as the unreleased video game GTA 6, is being used to infiltrate Mac devices, as discovered by security researchers at Moonlock.

Apr 1, 2024

Self-destructing macOS malware strain disguised as legitimate Mac app

Moonlock Lab was the first to find a new stealer. Here’s how the team made the discovery, analyzed it, and pointed out the risks for Mac users.

Feb 29, 2024

Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline

CleanMyMac X with Malware Removal module powered by Moonlock Engine is named one of the tools to protect Mac users from ever-increasing ransomware attacks.

Feb 11, 2024

Apple @ Work Podcast: Security is a people problem

In this episode, Mariia Hryshchenko from Moonlock talks about the state of cybersecurity for macOS and iOS admins: “The weakest link in cybersecurity are people, unfortunately.”

Jan 23, 2024

Episode 342: Oleg Stukalenko on Moonlock

Oleg Stukalenko, Lead Product Manager at Moonlock, appeared on Mac Admins Podcast to talk about malware, cybersecurity stereotypes, and an ordinary day in the life of a security researcher.

Nov 20, 2023

Secure your Mac like a rockstar — 5 easy life hacks to stay safe online

Mykailo Hrebeniuk, Security Researcher at Moonlock, talked to The Next Web about password managers and how cool they are.

Oct 30, 2023

In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault

Digital Trends talked to Oleg Stukalenko, Lead Product Manager at Moonlock, to find out whether Mac malware is on the rise, and if ChatGPT could give hackers a massive advantage over everyday users.

Aug 5, 2023

Billions of Google Chrome users warned to delete ALL popular extensions right now – experts explain why

From Oleksii Yasynskyi, Engineering Manager at Moonlock Lab, to The Sun: “Cyber crooks can use the ‘chrome.webRequest’ API to inject viruses into your PC or lead you to phishing pages.”

Aug 2, 2023

My go-to cleaning app for Mac just got a major security upgrade

CleanMyMac X has long been the author’s primary choice for clearing out system junk and optimizing performance. Moonlock Engine makes malware detection and elimination even better.

Jul 20, 2023

CleanMyMac X Has New Malware Removal Tool Powered By Moonlock

MacPaw has developed Moonlock Engine, and it will be maintained by a team of cybersecurity researchers and engineers that the company has assembled as a new division.

Jul 19, 2023