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Fake Mac crash reports trick users into handing over passwords

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

A new macOS malware displays fake crash report dialogs that ask for the user's Mac password. If entered, the malware gains access to password managers, crypto wallets, and other sensitive data. The attack exploits user trust in Apple's legitimate crash reporting system.

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The attack is cleverly social-engineered, but users who know Apple never asks for passwords in crash reports can easily avoid it.
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PSA: Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords, crypto wallets, more →
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