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Fake Clipboard Tool Turns a Familiar Mac Utility into a Password Trap
A lookalike of an open-source clipboard manager is being used as a lure for a macOS infostealer that leans on native automation, local password checks, and clipboard scraping.
The Fake Clipboard Trap: A macOS Stealer That Checks Passwords on the Machine It Just Infected
A disguised Mac utility, a two-stage payload, and local password validation through PAM reveal a stealthier playbook for credential theft.
Fake Utility, Real Password Risk: Inside the Mac Stealer Dressing Up as Maccy
A compiled AppleScript lure, a cloned download page, and a local authentication check show how macOS trust can be turned against the user.