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 <p class="is-style-lead">Kaspersky urges MacOS users to be cautious, steer clear of dubious websites, and employ reliable cybersecurity measures in response to a new malware targeting MacOS versions 13.6 and higher.</p>
 <p>The malware, discovered by the cybersecurity firm, is particularly dangerous as it aims to deceive Bitcoin and Exodus wallet users into downloading a fake, malicious version of their software.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our experts review a new #macOS backdoor exploiting cracked software, targeting #Bitcoin &amp; #Exodus wallets. This malicious software replaces the wallets with #malware, deploying a potent backdoor running scripts with admin privileges.<br><br>Full report ⇒ https://t.co/eJXIdp9n3b pic.twitter.com/5Kw0ppUZYg</p>— Kaspersky (@kaspersky) January 22, 2024
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 <p>According to Kaspersky, the newly discovered malware spreads through pirated applications, diverging from usual proxy trojans or remote control software by specifically targeting wallet applications.</p>
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  <p>“Cybercriminals […] realize that an individual looking for a cracked app will be willing to download an installer from a questionable website and disable security on their machine, and so they will be fairly easy to trick into installing malware as well.”</p>
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 <p>The Trojan in question stands out by using DNS records to deliver a malicious Python script, a method unseen in previous attacks.</p>
 <p>Remarkably, this <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="malware" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/malware.html">malware</a> doesn’t just steal <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="wallet" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/wallet.html">wallet</a> data; it replaces the actual <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="wallet" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/wallet.html">wallet</a> application with a counterfeit version. This allows the attackers to gain access to the secret phrases needed to access the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currencies stored within these <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="wallet" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/wallet.html">wallet</a>s.</p>
 <p>The threat is reported to target macOS versions 13.6 and above, regardless of whether they are running on Intel or Apple Silicon hardware.</p>
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 <p>Sergey Puzan, a security researcher at Kaspersky, notes the innovative approach of hiding a Python script within a DNS server’s record, which makes the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="malware" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/malware.html">malware</a> harder to detect in network traffic. He advises users to exercise extreme caution with their <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="wallet" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/wallet.html">wallet</a>s, recommending downloading from trusted sources like the Apple App Store, keeping operating systems updated, and employing security solutions as key practices to minimize risk.</p>
 <p>The latest malware threat is part of a larger trend of increasing cyber-attacks focused on cryptocurrency. For instance, North Korean hackers have been using sophisticated deception tactics, including impersonating journalists and government agencies, to gain access to Bitcoin wallets.</p>
 <p>In an incident reported by crypto.news in November 2023, these hackers managed to deceive 19 victims, leading to significant theft of cryptocurrencies.</p>
 <p>Furthermore, in June of the same year, Elliptic Connect reported that the Lazarus group, tied to North Korea, stole over $35 million in various cryptocurrencies, including USDT, XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, from users of Atomic Wallet.</p>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/kaspersky-warns-of-new-macos-malware-aiming-at-crypto-wallets-tbt77393.html">https://thebittimes.com/kaspersky-warns-of-new-macos-malware-aiming-at-crypto-wallets-tbt77393.html</a></p>

Kaspersky warns of new MacOS malware aiming at crypto wallets

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