Why AMOS matters: The macOS malware stealing data at scale
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What happened
Sophos RSS feed (May 7–14, 2026) summarizing recent blog coverage and research: highlights include analysis of the AMOS macOS infostealer and its data-stealing capabilities; May Patch Tuesday covering 132 CVEs (nearly 300 with advisories); a case study where Sophos Endpoint blocked a novel supply‑chain attack; guidance on reducing blast radius for AI agent deployments; the Sophos State of Identity Security 2026 report; announcement of use of GPT-5.5-Cyber for defender tooling; commentary on AI-driven ransomware trends; recognition as an MDR leader; and AI-accelerated threat discovery for edge/
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