The maker of Malwarebytes is reporting that the software updating site, MacUpdate, is unwittingly distributing software that contains a virus designed to use your Mac's CPU to mine for cryptocurrency.

Fortunately the free version of Malwarebytes can detect and remove this virus.


On a Mac since 1984.
Currently: 24" M1 iMac, M2 Pro Mac mini with 27" BenQ monitor, M2 Macbook Air, MacOS 14.x; iPhones, iPods (yes, still) and iPads.