CreativeUpdate

The CreativeUpdate threat is a malware designed to go after Mac users. According to reports, the CreativeUpdate malware is being distributed via altered installers of genuine applications.

The bogus installers appear to be spread with the help of third-party websites. Interestingly enough, the websites in question are legitimate Web pages that may have been compromised by cyber crooks. This operation is known as a supply-chain attack. The attackers have uploaded the corrupted installers of commonly utilized tools like OnyX, Firefox and Deeper. This aforementioned operation involving the CreativeUpdate malware is rather old. However, this does not mean that the cybercriminals behind the CreativeUpdate threat have abandoned the project. It is highly probable that the creators of the CreativeUpdate malware may utilize this threat again and propagate it via different means.

The CreativeUpdate malware would plant a cryptocurrency miner on the compromised host. Since the CreativeUpdate threat is being propagated via bogus copies of popular applications, it is likely that the user may not notice anything out of the ordinary. This is due to the fact that the fake application that propagates the threat would be fully functional and operate as intended. This increases the chances of the CreativeUpdate malware to remain undetected on the infected host significantly. The cryptocurrency miner planted on the user's Mac may end up decreasing the lifespan of their machine greatly. This is because cryptocurrency miners are programmed to use as much hardware resources as possible with complete disregard for the well-being of the system. If you have a cryptocurrency miner installed on your computer, you may notice that your system is overheating and is performing poorly. This malware is known to use huge amounts of computing power and therefore cause performance and stability issues. The presence of a cryptocurrency miner on the users' systems may prevent them from playing certain video games or running some heavier applications.

If you suspect that the CreativeUpdate threat may be present on your Mac, it is best to run a scan using a legitimate anti-virus application. The security tool will help you locate and remove any threats that may have compromised your Mac.