A leading threat for Mac users in 2026, is an infostealer that targets browser data, crypto wallets, and system files. Recent "ClickFix" campaigns have specifically targeted users of AI coding tools like Claude Code by tricking them into running malicious scripts. 5. FinSpy (FinFisher)
A veteran "Remote Access Trojan" (RAT) and infostealer, specializes in keylogging and stealing credentials from browsers and clipboards. It is frequently delivered via invoice-themed phishing emails targeting small-to-mid-sized businesses. 4. AMOS (Atomic macOS Stealer) The Top 10 Spyware and Adware Threats
Sold primarily to law enforcement and intelligence agencies, is a sophisticated surveillance suite that works across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms. It can turn on microphones for real-time recording and transmit images without the user's knowledge. 6. Kimwolf Botnet A leading threat for Mac users in 2026,
is one of the most common "commodity" infostealers, designed to harvest form submissions and browser credentials. It is prized by attackers for its stealth and its ability to feed large-scale credential-resale markets on the dark web. 8. PhoneSpy FinSpy (FinFisher) A veteran "Remote Access Trojan" (RAT)
Surging in 2026, has infected over two million devices, including Android TV boxes and digital photo frames. It functions as both spyware and a residential proxy, selling the bandwidth of infected home devices to other cybercriminals. 7. Formbook