Security researchers have already found malware targeting M1 Macs Although the malware itself isn't that scary, more (and worse) could be on the way Well, that didn’t take long. It’s been about four months since Apple’s new Apple Silicon M1 system-on-a-chip (SoC) became available in MacBooks and Mac mini devices, and researchers discovered malware that works on the new chip. One malicious program dates back to November 2020, the same month M1 devices became available. However, most users likely don’t need to worry much yet. Gizmodocites two main reports of M1 malware. The first comes from security researcher Patrick Wardle, who published a blog detailing a malicious program reworked for the M1.