Is a New macOS Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency Engineers? 🦠
A recently discovered macOS malware called #KandyKorn , attributed to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, has been found targeting cryptocurrency engineers.
This stealthy backdoor, capable of various malicious activities, was analyzed by Elastic Security Labs. It spreads through social engineering attacks, where attackers #impersonate community members to trick victims into downloading a malicious ZIP archive named 'Cross-platform Bridges.zip.'
The malware imports 13 modules that steal and #manipulate information. Lazarus primarily targets the cryptocurrency sector for financial gain.
The existence of KandyKorn highlights their ability to craft sophisticated malware for Apple computers.
