Topic: [Warning]: New MacOS malware discovered named Atomic MacOS Stealer. (Read 113 times)
The more we discovered some the more they also keep advancing their techniques in scam, there have been several attempts for an attack which availed not because of their early exposure, once information like this comes to our hearing, we ensure an immediate circular on this, let's be more vigilant in identifying any form of malicious attack on our wallets, using centralized exchange should be bo more new to us to always avoid because they are more vulnerable for an attack.
April 28, 2023, 07:56:17 PM
A new MacOS malware in the wild,
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It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
No Operating System is perfect; even MacOS, which is pretty tough on viruses, can be affected by viruses/malware.-snip-
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
The more popular an OS is, the higher the risk of becoming a target for malware attacks.
What is Binance doing there? Binance is an exchange, not a wallet. If it can target Binance, probably it may be able to steal from other exchanges app too.
It seems to refer to the Binance app. I've even had the Binance app installed on MacOS for a long time.
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April 28, 2023, 02:23:35 PM
A new MacOS malware in the wild,
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
Wow, these scammers are putting in a lot of effort to design those malwares, making what was difficult in the past very easy now. People just need to operate very smartly these days with their digital assets; otherwise, there can be a steady hack. Just as @_Act_ mentioned, if the malware is able to penetrate Binance, that means it's also possible to penetrate other CEX. Hardware wallets are the safest Bitcoin storage, with your wallet generated on an air-gap device, as a friend would always say.
It's because of all these messes is why I prefer using my Android smartphone to keep a small amount of crypto and store the rest on a hardware wallet,
At Z390, you are not even 50% completely safe with your Android, as it could also be penetrated as long as your phone is going online.
April 28, 2023, 12:56:09 PM
I am really shocked to see MacOS being targeted here since it is one of best secured systems out there.
Besides that, the malware is able to steal data from so many known extensions and wallets which is itself really shocking.
It's best to store the coin in a hardware wallet and use a small portion on our regular device in for regular usage.
Besides that, the malware is able to steal data from so many known extensions and wallets which is itself really shocking.
It's best to store the coin in a hardware wallet and use a small portion on our regular device in for regular usage.
April 28, 2023, 11:21:44 AM
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The source or how the malware spreads are not listed on the tweet. Generally, without a doubt, this kind of malware is coming from illegitimate or unofficial sources, regardless of any OS. So it is essential to use non-cracked/pirated software and make sure to download it from legitimate sources. They also might use either or a combination of social engineering and phishing.
A protective measure from any antivirus or OS securities can be bypassed, as initially happened with the malware, so the user itself is the last defence.
That's true... My last PC, which I dumped and started using a newer one, was infected by a virus. If I had not been careful enough, I could have been a victim of the clipboard virus. This was as a result of buying the so-called pirated Windows from a third party, thinking I had a shortcut and cheaper software.
I learned my lessons from that, and I believe making their way into an original OS is the best way for any hacker to completely gain access to an entire system with all specific directives on what their exact targets are.
Apart from this pirated OS from third parties, I believe there are also possible ways for hackers to penetrate, provided that one is still making use of the internet with that computer. Those dark developers are getting smarter day by day; one just needs to be extremely careful at all times.
It's because of all these messes is why I prefer using my Android smartphone to keep a small amount of crypto and store the rest on a hardware wallet, computers are too risky for crypto wallet.
Even mobile phones can be penetrated, so you are not completely safe; we just have to apply some preventive measures irrespective of which gadget we choose to use. Hardware wallets are always highly recommended as the safest, but they're not completely free from being penetrated as long as you are connecting them to a device with an internet connection. You also need to be careful about the kind of device you use them on.
April 28, 2023, 08:59:12 AM
It's because of all these messes is why I prefer using my Android smartphone to keep a small amount of crypto and store the rest on a hardware wallet, computers are too risky for crypto wallets IMO, there are too many ways you can do something you aren't supposed to do, malware, trojans, virus, spyware, etc, you can't wake up every morning using your PC with the mindset that you can do something wrong. I will like to see Ledger and Trezor having a bigger touchscreen where you can operate them without the need to connect to a PC, I will be buying instantly if they do this.
April 28, 2023, 07:39:58 AM
Mac was on my list of highly secured OSes when it comes to viruses and other forms of attack. But it's obvious that no system is completely safe and immune; those hackers just have to make it their primary goal to develop something that they will use to penetrate any form of OS they want.
The source or how the malware spreads are not listed on the tweet. Generally, without a doubt, this kind of malware is coming from illegitimate or unofficial sources, regardless of any OS. So it is essential to use non-cracked/pirated software and make sure to download it from legitimate sources. They also might use either or a combination of social engineering and phishing.
A protective measure from any antivirus or OS securities can be bypassed, as initially happened with the malware, so the user itself is the last defence.
April 28, 2023, 07:06:23 AM
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
Chromium based OS? DO you refer to ChromeOS/ChromiumOS which use Linux kernel?
Desktop cryptocurrency wallets:
What is Binance doing there? Binance is an exchange, not a wallet. If it can target Binance, probably it may be able to steal from other exchanges app too.- Electrum
- Binance
- Exodus
- Atomic
- Coinomi
It's possible it refer to this Binance app, https://www.binance.com/en/download. So it's not wallet, but different way to access your Binance account and Binance feature.
April 28, 2023, 07:01:31 AM
Mac was on my list of highly secured OSes when it comes to viruses and other forms of attack. But it's obvious that no system is completely safe and immune; those hackers just have to make it their primary goal to develop something that they will use to penetrate any form of OS they want.
We just have to take charge of our own security and think about the kinds of things we integrate into our system, like extensions or whatever they might be. If this has been going on for over 2 weeks, who knows how many have fallen victim to this scam? Since they will completely gain access to every crypto-related extension and app on the affected victim's PC, they will probably move out any valuables on those wallets.
We just have to take charge of our own security and think about the kinds of things we integrate into our system, like extensions or whatever they might be. If this has been going on for over 2 weeks, who knows how many have fallen victim to this scam? Since they will completely gain access to every crypto-related extension and app on the affected victim's PC, they will probably move out any valuables on those wallets.
April 28, 2023, 06:55:03 AM
I try to check the recent list of supposedly Mac viruses and malware here:
https://www.macworld.com/article/672879/list-of-mac-viruses-malware-and-security-flaws.html
And it's not yet listed, so yeah probably a new malware that was recently discovered and it's being It even sends logs via Telegram. Priced at $1000/month?
Although this can be linked to Raccoon stealer as well based on the IP address found by the investigators.
https://www.macworld.com/article/672879/list-of-mac-viruses-malware-and-security-flaws.html
And it's not yet listed, so yeah probably a new malware that was recently discovered and it's being It even sends logs via Telegram. Priced at $1000/month?
Although this can be linked to Raccoon stealer as well based on the IP address found by the investigators.
April 28, 2023, 04:31:28 AM
Desktop cryptocurrency wallets:
What is Binance doing there? Binance is an exchange, not a wallet. If it can target Binance, probably it may be able to steal from other exchanges app too. - Electrum
- Binance
- Exodus
- Atomic
- Coinomi
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
MacOS is an operative system too, on an online device. 
April 28, 2023, 04:24:26 AM
A new MacOS malware in the wild,
https://twitter.com/phd_phuc/status/1651001139750420480
And it will extract the victims with the following information including crypto wallets:
Desktop cryptocurrency wallets:
Cryptocurrency wallet extensions including:
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
https://twitter.com/phd_phuc/status/1651001139750420480
And it will extract the victims with the following information including crypto wallets:
Desktop cryptocurrency wallets:
- Electrum
- Binance
- Exodus
- Atomic
- Coinomi
Cryptocurrency wallet extensions including:
- Trust Wallet
- Exodus Web3 Wallet
- Jaxx Liberty
- Coinbase
- Guarda
- TronLink
- Trezor Password Manager
- Metamask
- Yoroi
- BinanceChain
It's scary that threat actors are also targeting MacOS for sometime not and not just Windows or Chromium based OS.
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