New CrashStealer malware poses as Apple crash reporting tool
A new macOS malware known as CrashStealer is bypassing security checks by impersonating an official Apple crash reporting tool.
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The brief
CrashStealer is targeting Mac users by posing as an Apple crash reporting tool to steal passwords and system data. The malware utilizes a notarized dropper to successfully pass Gatekeeper checks and impersonates Apple's notarized installer.
Coverage from BleepingComputer, AppleInsider, and The Hacker News emphasizes the malware's ability to evade security protocols. Additionally, CyberSecurityNews reports on Odyssey Stealer affecting users in over 100 countries and targeting 300 crypto wallet extensions.
Future monitoring will focus on the distribution of these notarized droppers and the impact on targeted cryptocurrency wallet extensions.
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Quick answers
What is CrashStealer designed to do?
It poses as an Apple tool to steal Mac data and passwords.
How does the malware bypass macOS security?
It uses a notarized dropper to pass Gatekeeper checks and impersonates a notarized installer.
What is the scale of the related Odyssey Stealer attack?
According to CyberSecurityNews, it has hit macOS users in more than 100 countries and targets 300 crypto wallet extensions.
Coverage (7)
- CrashStealer: New macOS Infostealer Uses Signed Apps to Evade Gatekeeper Security Affairs · 18h ago
- New Apple Password Stealer Bypassed MacOS Gatekeeper Without Warning Forbes · 18h ago
- WARNING: New macOS Malware Impersonates Apple's Notarized Installer LinkedIn · 18h ago
- Odyssey Stealer Hits macOS Users in 100+ Countries, Targets 300 Crypto Wallet Extensions CyberSecurityNews · 18h ago
- 'CrashStealer' malware poses as an Apple tool to steal passwords & Mac data AppleInsider · 18h ago
- CrashStealer macOS Malware Uses Notarized Dropper to Pass Gatekeeper Checks The Hacker News · 18h ago
- New CrashStealer malware poses as Apple crash reporting tool BleepingComputer · 18h ago broke it first
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