‘Cthulhu Stealer,’ a new piece of malware that targets macOS users by mimicking well-known apps, has been found by researchers.
A fresh malware threat aimed at macOS users has been discovered by security experts. The spyware, known as “Cthulhu Stealer,” poses as well-known programs in order to obtain private data, including bitcoin wallet data, iCloud Keychain credentials, and system passwords. This new malware has reportedly been available to attackers since 2023 as a $500/month premium service, according to a report by The Hacker News. The Cthulhu Stealer can be effective, according to the research, because it can pass for genuine software quite effectively.
The Cthulhu Stealer malware, according to the research, preys on macOS users by masquerading as trustworthy apps like CleanMyMac, Grand Theft Auto IV, and the Adobe GenP utility, which updates Adobe applications to evade the Creative Cloud service and activates them without a serial key. The malware asks victims to provide their MetaMask credentials, iCloud Keychain passwords, and system passwords once it has been executed. In addition, Cthulhu Stealer gathers cookies from web browsers and system data before transferring the stolen information to a distant server. The malware poses a serious risk to macOS users due to its capacity to evade security safeguards and steal data.
The research goes on to say that even though the threat actors behind Cthulhu Stealer may no longer be active, the virus itself still poses a serious risk to macOS users. Because macOS is more secure than Windows and Linux, users may be more likely to get past Gatekeeper security measures, leaving them open to threats of this nature. Apps from reputable sources, such as the Mac App Store or official developer websites, should be downloaded first in order to guard against Cthulhu Stealer and other malware webpages. Another way to reduce the danger of infection is to stay away from unsigned files and use caution when asked for sensitive information. Therefore, users should make sure the downloaded app is from a reliable source before navigating around macOS Gatekeeper to launch it.
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