Hackers target MacOs users through pirated apps that steal crypto
Security analysts have warned crypto traders using MacOS to exercise caution when downloading bootleg apps, as newly discovered malware steals their bags. On Monday, Kaspersky published its report detailing how bad actors are spreading infected versions of popular software that tricks traders into opening infected versions of their crypto wallets. An Apple device running MacOS Ventura 13.6 or later is at risk. The report outlines how an ‘Activator’ program, added to the files of pirated apps, forces the installation and launch of malware that gives Hack ers access to the device. “Once the malware installs itself, it’ll begin checking for the presence of Bitcoin and Exodus cryptocurrency wallets,” Kapersky said. “If found, the malware will then secretly replace the wallet with its own infected version to loot the user’s digital currency .” ‘Activator’ requests the user’s login credentials so that the app can gain admin p...