Cybersecurity researchers have identified a dangerous new version of Banshee Stealer, a sophisticated malware specifically targeting macOS users. This updated strain is designed to bypass antivirus defenses and steal sensitive data from millions of macOS devices.
Originally detected in August 2024, Banshee Stealer was offered as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) to cybercriminals for $3,000 per month. Its capabilities included:
- Data Theft: Stealing browser data, cryptocurrency wallet credentials, and specific file types.
The malware’s source code was leaked in late 2024, briefly halting its spread. However, security experts have now discovered ongoing campaigns distributing an updated and more powerful version.
The latest version of Banshee Stealer, uncovered in September 2024, is being spread through:
- Phishing Websites: Fake websites impersonating legitimate services to trick users into downloading the malware.
- Fake GitHub Repositories: Malicious repositories posing as popular software like Google Chrome, Telegram, and TradingView.
Additionally, cybercriminals are simultaneously deploying another malware called Lumma Stealer to ta
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