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New macOS Stealer Campaign Uses Script Editor in ClickFix Attack

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A new campaign delivering the Atomic Stealer malware to macOS users exploits the built-in Script Editor app in a variation of the ClickFix social engineering attack, tricking victims into running malicious scripts without manual Terminal interaction. The attack uses fake Apple-themed sites that launch Script Editor with pre-filled code to download and execute a payload that steals sensitive data like passwords, crypto wallets, and system info. Users are advised to treat Script Editor prompts with caution and rely only on official Apple resources for system troubleshooting.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-macos-stealer-campaign-uses-script-editor-in-clickfix-attack/

Apfel – Free AI on Your Mac

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apfel is a free, open-source tool that unlocks the built-in large language model (LLM) on Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 26 (Tahoe) by providing a command-line interface, OpenAI-compatible server, and interactive chat. It runs entirely on-device with no internet connection or data leaving the machine, offering zero cost, privacy, and integration with existing tools and workflows. apfel supports tool calling via the Model Context Protocol, enabling advanced capabilities like calculators or APIs, and aims to provide a fast, privacy-first AI experience directly on the Mac.

https://apfel.franzai.com/

My Ultimate Keyboard-Driven Mac Utility List

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Brett Terpstra shares his curated list of keyboard-driven utilities for Mac that significantly enhance productivity by enabling efficient navigation, customization, launching, text expansion, window management, and web browsing via keyboard shortcuts and commands. Key tools include Superkey, KindaVim, LaunchBar, Karabiner-Elements, TextExpander, and Vimium, among others, which together streamline workflows and reduce reliance on the mouse.

https://brettterpstra.com/2026/03/27/my-ultimate-keyboard-driven-mac-utility-list/

macOS 26.4 Introduces New Security Feature for Terminal Commands

macOS Tahoe 26.4 introduces a new security feature in the Terminal app that warns users when they paste potentially harmful commands, aiming to prevent scams that trick users into running dangerous code. The warning alerts users about possible malware and offers a “Paste Anyway” option, although it is unclear which specific commands trigger this alert.

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/25/macos-26-4-terminal-security-feature/

Hide macOS Tahoe’s Menu Icons With This One Simple Trick

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The article discusses users' dislike of the new menu icons introduced in macOS Tahoe, which are seen as cluttered, inconsistent, and difficult to scan. It highlights a Terminal command discovered by Steve Troughton-Smith that allows users to disable these icons while preserving some useful ones, and suggests Apple should either revert the change or provide an official option to turn off the icons in future macOS updates.

https://512pixels.net/2026/03/hide-macos-tahoes-menu-icons-with-this-one-simple-trick/

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