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CrashStealer macOS Malware Bypasses Gatekeeper with Notarized Dropper

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs discovered CrashStealer, a new macOS information stealer written in native C++. It uses a notarized dropper to pass Apple's Gatekeeper security checks. The malware validates the victim's login password locally before stealing sensitive data.

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The notarized dropper shows that Apple's app notarization process can be weaponized, underscoring the need for additional security layers beyond Gatekeeper.
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