Security researchers have identified an info-stealing malware strain targeting MacOS devices used by crypto holders. According to the report, the malware can hijack Telegram Desktop sessions and steal passwords as well as wallet databases, giving attackers a path to take over user accounts and steal digital assets. Wallets and apps listed as affected include Exodus, Atomic, Electrum, Wasabi, and Monero, among others.
Security experts said users who suspect infection should treat the machine as untrusted immediately. Recommended steps include terminating all active Telegram sessions, changing Telegram two-factor authentication credentials and the desktop app password, and avoiding any entry of seed phrases, private keys, or wallet passwords on the compromised device. The guidance also calls for creating a new wallet and moving assets out. The item was cited by Odaily, with FinanceFeeds named as the source.
Security researchers have identified an information-stealing malware strain targeting MacOS devices used by crypto users, according to Odaily, citing FinanceFeeds.
The malware can hijack Telegram Desktop sessions and steal passwords and wallet databases. That can give attackers deeper control over user accounts and allow them to steal digital assets.
Wallets and applications listed as affected include Exodus, Atomic, Electrum, Wasabi, and Monero, among others.
Security experts advised users who believe their device may be infected to treat it as an untrusted machine right away, terminate all active Telegram sessions, and change both their Telegram two-factor authentication password and desktop application password. They also warned users not to enter seed phrases, private keys, or wallet passwords on an infected device, and said users should generate a new wallet and move their assets.
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