MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper:
pberba.github.io/security/202...
#macOS #infosec #applescript #cybersecurity #exploitation #hacking
pberba.github.io/security/202...
#macOS #infosec #applescript #cybersecurity #exploitation #hacking
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
A look at how threat actors are abusing AppleScript .scpt files to deliver macOS malware, from fake documents to browser update lures, and how these scripts ...
pberba.github.io
November 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper:
pberba.github.io/security/202...
#macOS #infosec #applescript #cybersecurity #exploitation #hacking
pberba.github.io/security/202...
#macOS #infosec #applescript #cybersecurity #exploitation #hacking
In this week's issue of MacAdmins.news, we consider Snow Leopard nostalgia, discuss LLM use, learn how AppleScripts are used in Malware, and celebrate a new open source PSSO app! https:// macadmins.news/issues/384 # Mac # MacAdmins # Apple
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November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In this week's issue of MacAdmins.news, we consider Snow Leopard nostalgia, discuss LLM use, learn how AppleScripts are used in Malware, and celebrate a new open source PSSO app!
macadmins.news/issues/384
#Mac #MacAdmins #Apple
macadmins.news/issues/384
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In this week's issue of MacAdmins.news, we consider Snow Leopard nostalgia, discuss LLM use, learn how AppleScripts are used in Malware, and celebrate a new open source PSSO app!
macadmins.news/issues/384
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Playing with Hidden Compiled AppleScripts in Named Forks
Playing with Hidden Compiled AppleScripts in Named Forks
pberba.github.io
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Playing with Hidden Compiled AppleScripts in Named Forks
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper https://lobste.rs/s/2zbult ##security ##mac
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
A look at how threat actors are abusing AppleScript .scpt files to deliver macOS malware, from fake documents to browser update lures, and how these scripts ...
pberba.github.io
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper https://lobste.rs/s/2zbult ##security ##mac
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
pberba.github.io
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
A look at how threat actors are abusing AppleScript .scpt files to deliver macOS malware, from fake documents to browser update lures, and how these scripts ...
pberba.github.io
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
MacOS Infection Vector: Using AppleScripts to bypass Gatekeeper
I think my data science scripts in 1995 were applescripts connecting a data source in Excel or Filemaker to Adobe Illustrator for plotting maps. It was a few more years before I began processing data in python.
October 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I think my data science scripts in 1995 were applescripts connecting a data source in Excel or Filemaker to Adobe Illustrator for plotting maps. It was a few more years before I began processing data in python.
A new variant of the macOS malware XCSSET targets Firefox, incorporating clipboard hijacking and enhanced persistence mechanisms. It uses sophisticated encryption and obfuscation, employing run-only AppleScripts for stealth.
New macOS XCSSET Variant Targets Firefox with Clipper and Persistence Module
thehackernews.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A new variant of the macOS malware XCSSET targets Firefox, incorporating clipboard hijacking and enhanced persistence mechanisms. It uses sophisticated encryption and obfuscation, employing run-only AppleScripts for stealth.
This new XCSSET variant improves browser targeting, clipboard hijacking, and persistence mechanisms. It employs sophisticated encryption and obfuscation techniques, uses run-only compiled AppleScripts for stealth, and expands data exfiltration capabilities.
September 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This new XCSSET variant improves browser targeting, clipboard hijacking, and persistence mechanisms. It employs sophisticated encryption and obfuscation techniques, uses run-only compiled AppleScripts for stealth, and expands data exfiltration capabilities.
(to be clear those last two are just applescripts i wrote; anything that lets you assign global hotkeys would work. but it does that well.)
July 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
(to be clear those last two are just applescripts i wrote; anything that lets you assign global hotkeys would work. but it does that well.)
mostly it does what spotlight does — app launcher and non-hierarchical file search. but it also has composable actions and a great "trigger" system that lets you assign global hotkeys to applescripts or whatever.
July 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
mostly it does what spotlight does — app launcher and non-hierarchical file search. but it also has composable actions and a great "trigger" system that lets you assign global hotkeys to applescripts or whatever.
A book industry blogger I admired twenty years ago wrote a suite of AppleScripts to scrub redundant whitespace and sub in proper quotation marks and dashes. By now that functionality ought to be standard issue word processing tooling customizable to match house style
July 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A book industry blogger I admired twenty years ago wrote a suite of AppleScripts to scrub redundant whitespace and sub in proper quotation marks and dashes. By now that functionality ought to be standard issue word processing tooling customizable to match house style
Bad idea Friday: I made an MCP server that lets Claude run applescripts on my computer.
July 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bad idea Friday: I made an MCP server that lets Claude run applescripts on my computer.
Being able to incant extensions directly inside Raycast (a la Sky’s AI AppleScripts) would be amazing 👀
July 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Being able to incant extensions directly inside Raycast (a la Sky’s AI AppleScripts) would be amazing 👀
Cybercriminals are using ClickFix tactics to deploy malicious AppleScripts on macOS, stealing login credentials. Stay alert! #CyberSecurity #MacOS #ClickFix #Malware Link: thedailytechfeed.com/cybercrimina...
June 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Cybercriminals are using ClickFix tactics to deploy malicious AppleScripts on macOS, stealing login credentials. Stay alert! #CyberSecurity #MacOS #ClickFix #Malware Link: thedailytechfeed.com/cybercrimina...
Threat Actors Employ Clickfix Tactics to Deliver Malicious AppleScripts That Steal Login Credentials
Threat Actors Employ Clickfix Tactics to Deliver Malicious AppleScripts That Steal Login Credentials
cybersecuritynews.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Threat Actors Employ Clickfix Tactics to Deliver Malicious AppleScripts That Steal Login Credentials
@vonaeternus The ability to launch context-aware AppleScripts? Disagree. - https://x.com/SnazzyLabs/status/1930374733427814595
June 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@vonaeternus The ability to launch context-aware AppleScripts? Disagree. - https://x.com/SnazzyLabs/status/1930374733427814595
God bless @adobe.com
I recently migrated to InDesign 2025 and "all" of my Applescripts broke
It took me a while to figure out, but looks like they've moved away from HFS files paths a:b:c: and gone with POSIX paths instead - maybe a year ago
I don't mind, but it was a rude shock
I recently migrated to InDesign 2025 and "all" of my Applescripts broke
It took me a while to figure out, but looks like they've moved away from HFS files paths a:b:c: and gone with POSIX paths instead - maybe a year ago
I don't mind, but it was a rude shock
May 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
God bless @adobe.com
I recently migrated to InDesign 2025 and "all" of my Applescripts broke
It took me a while to figure out, but looks like they've moved away from HFS files paths a:b:c: and gone with POSIX paths instead - maybe a year ago
I don't mind, but it was a rude shock
I recently migrated to InDesign 2025 and "all" of my Applescripts broke
It took me a while to figure out, but looks like they've moved away from HFS files paths a:b:c: and gone with POSIX paths instead - maybe a year ago
I don't mind, but it was a rude shock
Imagine trying to explain macros and AppleScripts to the kids though
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May 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Imagine trying to explain macros and AppleScripts to the kids though
Apple nerds, I need help! For years I’ve used AppleScripts to tell Ableton Live to save so that I can open a new file with a midi command. That stopped working when I upgraded to OS 14.7. When I test my ancient scripts I get a new error that ScriptEditor can’t send keystrokes. Anyone know the fix?
May 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Apple nerds, I need help! For years I’ve used AppleScripts to tell Ableton Live to save so that I can open a new file with a midi command. That stopped working when I upgraded to OS 14.7. When I test my ancient scripts I get a new error that ScriptEditor can’t send keystrokes. Anyone know the fix?
Kill & Restore Preferences (AppleScript)
https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/kill-restore-preferences-applescript
A pair of simple applescripts, meant to be saved as applications or perhaps run from Fast Scripts, that make it possible to test preferences changes in your apps without losing your […]
https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/kill-restore-preferences-applescript
A pair of simple applescripts, meant to be saved as applications or perhaps run from Fast Scripts, that make it possible to test preferences changes in your apps without losing your […]
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May 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Kill & Restore Preferences (AppleScript)
https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/kill-restore-preferences-applescript
A pair of simple applescripts, meant to be saved as applications or perhaps run from Fast Scripts, that make it possible to test preferences changes in your apps without losing your […]
https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/kill-restore-preferences-applescript
A pair of simple applescripts, meant to be saved as applications or perhaps run from Fast Scripts, that make it possible to test preferences changes in your apps without losing your […]