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New macOS Stealer PamStealer Targets Login Passwords via Fake Maccy Sites

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs discovered PamStealer, a macOS info-stealer distributed as a fake Maccy clipboard manager app. The malware uses AppleScript and PAM checks to steal login passwords and other sensitive data. It highlights growing threats targeting macOS users through social engineering.

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While macOS malware is less common, PamStealer's use of legitimate-looking sites and system-level password theft shows attackers are refining their Mac-focused tactics.
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