North Korea Flag featuring hackers. Image: Shutterstock Create an account prices or the latest trends in decentralized finance (DeFi) , lure victims into clicking on links that appear to lead to legitimate PDF documents, per the report. But rather than opening a harmless file, unsuspecting users inadvertently download a malicious application onto their Macs. The report found the new malware more concerning because it cleverly bypasses Apple’s built-in security protections. The hackers get their software signed with legitimate Apple Developer IDs, allowing it to evade macOS’s Gatekeeper system. Once installed, the malware uses hidden system files to stay undetected, even after the computer is restarted, and it communicates with remote servers controlled by the hackers. The SentinelLabs report advises macOS users, particularly within organizations, to tighten their security measures and heighten their awareness of possible risks.