Following the development of MacStealer and the infamous Lockbit ransomware versions for Mac, comes another malware threat for Apple fans.
Cybercriminals are developing a new malware threat that could steal sensitive data from infected Mac computers, security researchers at Cyble warn.
Dubbed ‘Atomic Stealer’ by the researchers, the malware can steal various information from infected Macs.
- keychain password
- System information
- Files in Desktop and Documents folders
- computer password
- Web browser autofill, passwords, cookies and payment card information
Additionally, the Cyble team stated that the Atomic Stealer could “target cryptocurrency wallets such as Electrum, Binance, Exodus, Atomic and Coinomi.”
Clearly, any information that could lead to a compromise of an investor’s cryptocurrency wallet could lead to significant financial losses.
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The group behind Atomic Stealer promotes the malware’s capabilities on its Telegram channel and sells access to a suite of web-based features, including command-and-control dashboards and tools for infected devices, for $1000 per month. . Brute force access to the popular MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet.
Mac users are advised to always be careful where they get their software and avoid pirated software and cracks. In general, downloading from her website of a reputable software developer or using his official Mac App Store is the safer choice.
Atomic Stealer is one of the latest examples of malware written using Golang (Go). Golang (Go) is becoming increasingly popular among financially motivated cybercriminals, especially since the same code can easily be used to compromise Windows, macOS, and Linux.
For more information, see this technical blog post by Cyble.
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