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Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware

Researchers have found a never-before-seen piece of macOS malware that combines a series of clever tradecraft to infect Macs with stealthy, custom-developed credential-stealing code. The malware is delivered in two stages. The first is distributed in a disk image that masquerades as Maccy, a clipboard manager for Macs. It’s compiled as AppleScript that is notable… Read More: Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware »

Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals

“Based on what we see, there is a wide range of cybercriminals admitting they are using Lumma, such as actors involved in credit card fraud, initial access sales, cryptocurrency theft, and more,” Kivilevich says. Among other tools, the Scattered Spider hacking group—which has attacked Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and other victims—has been spotted using… Read More: Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals »

Suspect arrested in Snowflake data-theft attacks affecting millions

Attack Path UNC5537 has used in attacks against as many as 165 Snowflake customers. Credit: Mandiant Attack Path UNC5537 has used in attacks against as many as 165 Snowflake customers. Credit: Mandiant None of the affected accounts used multifactor authentication, which requires users to provide a one-time password or additional means of authentication besides a… Read More: Suspect arrested in Snowflake data-theft attacks affecting millions »

Ticketmaster hacked in what’s believed to be a spree hitting Snowflake customers

Getty Images reader comments 29 Cloud storage provider Snowflake said that accounts belonging to multiple customers have been hacked after threat actors obtained credentials through info-stealing malware or by purchasing them on online crime forums. Ticketmaster parent Live Nation—which disclosed Friday that hackers gained access to data it stored through an unnamed third-party provider—told TechCrunch… Read More: Ticketmaster hacked in what’s believed to be a spree hitting… »