A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here’s how to stay safe.
New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto wallets
New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto wallets
According to MacPaw’s Moonlock Lab, the malware often presents itself as legitimate apps. Once installed, it can use AppleScript to trick users into revealing their passwords, steal cookies from browsers like Chrome and Safari, and self-destruct if it detects that it is running on a virtual machine.
The script starts by getting the current username from the system along with other essential system paths for later use. Then, it creates a temporary folder to store the stolen data before sending it out.
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A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto