Slingshot malware - does Apple automatically protect users?
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab reportedly busted a major US military asset when it exposed a sophisticated cyber-espionage operation that targeted computer networks in the Middle East.
On March 9, the leading Russia-based cybersecurity company reported their research on a program it called Slingshot, which used a highly sophisticated approach to infect computers with malware through infected routers. The operation had targeted computers throughout the Middle East and some parts of Africa since at least 2012, and required a lot of money and expertise from its creators. A report by an industry news publication, CyberScoop, claims Slingshot was run by the Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
Do the in-built security measures of macOS protect Apple users from such malware - or is third-party protection required nowadays?
iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3), 27 inch - Purchased January 2018
