New malware for Mac confuses AI tools

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A new Mac malware called Gaslight is designed to confuse AI-based security analysis tools. SentinelOne says the malware adds fake system messages to hide backdoors and other threats. The technique makes automated detection harder for security vendors and may reduce the reliability of AI-assisted threat analysis. The story highlights an emerging evasion method in malware development rather than a company event.

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