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Microsoft Defender maps 30 rotating domains to MacSync Stealer via behavioral analysis
cybersecurity2 months ago

Microsoft Defender maps 30 rotating domains to MacSync Stealer via behavioral analysis

Microsoft Defender Experts identified over 30 rotating domains linked to MacSync Stealer, a macOS information stealer, by correlating persistent endpoint and network behaviors rather than relying on static indicators. The malware, delivered via ClickFix social engineering, collects credentials, Keychain data, and cloud secrets, staging them in temporary files before chunked exfiltration. The investigation confirmed active data theft, not just command-and-control beaconing, and highlighted the need for behavioral detection as attackers rapidly rotate infrastructure.

AmnesiaStealer malware grants attackers live control of macOS browser sessions
cybersecurity2 months ago

AmnesiaStealer malware grants attackers live control of macOS browser sessions

Jamf Threat Labs identified AmnesiaStealer, a new macOS infostealer that uses ClickFix social engineering to install a Rust-based payload. Beyond stealing credentials and data, the malware features a 'stream_module' that clones victim browser profiles into hidden, headless instances. This allows attackers to interactively control authenticated sessions via the Chrome DevTools Protocol, bypassing traditional file-collection limitations.

Active Exploitation of macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Leads to Monero Miner Infections
security2 months ago

Active Exploitation of macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Leads to Monero Miner Infections

The Netherlands National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-65400, a high-severity vulnerability in macOS screen sharing that allows attackers to gain root access without credentials. Apple patched the flaw on August 6, 2026, for macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. Attackers are currently deploying Monero cryptocurrency miners on affected systems. Users are advised to update their systems immediately or disable screen sharing if updates are not yet possible.

Mac malware ClickLock Stealer tricks users into surrendering passwords with fake prompts
technology3 months ago

Mac malware ClickLock Stealer tricks users into surrendering passwords with fake prompts

Security researchers have detected ClickLock Stealer, a macOS malware that relies on social engineering rather than exploits: victims are duped into pasting a command into Terminal via a fake ClickFix/Cloudflare check, which then downloads modules and shows a fake progress bar. If users dismiss the password prompt, the system is locked; if they grant access to a Keychain item, the malware retrieves Chrome’s Safe Storage AES key to harvest passwords, cookies, password-manager data and crypto wallets, sending the data to a Telegram bot and installing a hidden backdoor. The campaign has been active since May 2026 across 33 countries, and Apple has added paste-warning protections in macOS Tahoe 26.4 to block pastes from suspicious sites.