North Korean-linked cybercriminals are using a newly identified malware family targeting Apple computers, which combines traditional data-stealing capabilities with a novel attempt to manipulate security tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), according to cybersecurity researchers.

In a report published Tuesday, U.S. cybersecurity firm SentinelLabs outlined the workings of the  “macOS.Gaslight” malware, which is designed to infiltrate macOS devices, steal sensitive information and provide remote access to operators. 

SentinelLabs assessed with “high confidence” that the malware is linked to DPRK-aligned activity targeting macOS users, noting that Apple’s built-in XProtect security system flags the