In the rapidly growing crypto industry, the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies has attracted not only legitimate users but also cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities.
Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky shed light on a sophisticated malware attack targeting Macbook users in the crypto space.
Harvesting Sensitive Data From Infected Mac Systems
Kaspersky Lab experts discovered that the attackers repacked pre-cracked applications as Package (PKG) files – a type of file format commonly used on Macbooks – and embedded a Trojan proxy and a post-installation script.
The malware-laden applications were mainly distributed through pirated software channels. Once users attempted to install the cracked applications, they unknowingly triggered the infection process.
To deceive users, the infected installation package displayed a window with installation instructions, instructing them to copy the application to the /Applications/ directory and launch an appli
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