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 <li>Kaspersky discovered a new macOS malware targeting crypto stored in digital wallets.</li> 
 <li>The malware replaces legitimate wallet applications with infected versions.</li> 
 <li>Mac users are warned to download apps from official stores and implement security measures.</li> 
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In a recent discovery, cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky <a href="https://usa.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases/2024_new-macos-backdoor-targets-cryptocurrency-wallets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">have identified</a> a new strain of macOS malware specifically designed to target crypto stored in digital wallets on Apple devices.&nbsp; 
According to Kaspersky, this crypto trojan stands out for two distinct reasons. Firstly, it employs DNS records as a means to deliver its malicious Python script. Secondly, it diverges from the conventional approach of merely stealing from crypto wallets; instead, it replaces a wallet application with its infected version. The report noted that this tactic enables the Trojan to extract the secret phrase required to access the crypto stored in the wallets.&nbsp; 
Specifically, the malware targets macOS versions 13.6 and above, spanning both Intel and Apple Silicon devices. Kaspersky underscored that the focus category suggests a deliberate priority for users of newer operating systems.&nbsp; 
The compromised disk images contain a…
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