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Mac Cryptocurrency Traders Targeted by Trojanized Apps

Mac users are being targeted by trojanized cryptocurrency trading apps, which once downloaded actually drain victims cryptocurrency wallets, researchers warn. The four fake applications in question claim to be rebranded copies of an actual cryptocurrency trading application offering called Kattana. The actors behind the campaign used websites that copy the original, legitimate, legitimate application to convince unwitting cryptocurrency enthusiasts to download the fake apps. Once downloaded, the apps deploy malware called GMERA to collect victims’ browser information (including their cookies and browsing history), access and drain their cryptocurrency wallets.

Source: https://threatpost.com/mac-cryptocurrency-traders-targeted-by-trojanized-apps/157557/

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