Slow Mist CISO: MacSync's new variant of malware can bypass MacOS security protections to steal Crypto Assets Wallet data.

According to Mars Finance, 23pds, the Chief Information Security Officer of Slow Mist Technology, disclosed that a new variant of the information-stealing malware MacSync has emerged, capable of successfully bypassing the macOS Gatekeeper security mechanism, resulting in stolen user assets. This malware employs various techniques to evade detection, including file inflation, network connection validation, and self-destruct scripts after execution. Attackers can steal sensitive data from victims, such as iCloud keychains, browser passwords, and Crypto Assets Wallets. Users should remain vigilant, avoid downloading software from unknown sources, promptly update operating system security patches, and take additional measures to protect asset security.