In parallel with the rise of cryptocurrencies, many hackers have understood that they have a real gold mine. Thus, we no longer rely on the methods used to steal your precious cryptos. The latest, targets MacOS users via a new malware called Cthulhu Stealer.

Cthulhu Stealer: a new malware on MacOS

Cado Security is a company specialized in computer security and malware analysis.

On August 22, Tara Gould of Cado Security revealed the existence of a new malware called Cthulhu Stealer.

In practice, it is malware that targets MacOS users. Thus, as Tara Gloud pointed out, despite the general belief that MacOS systems are immune to malware, more and more malware is emerging.

"For years, public opinion has believed that macOS systems are immune to malware. Although macOS has a reputation for being safe, malware for macOS has tended to increase in recent years. »

A well-hidden malware

Obviously, the purpose of a malware is to be undetectable. Thus, it must bring the user to compromise without him noticing it.

To do this, Cthulhu Stealer is disguised as legitimate software such as CleanMyMac, Adobe GenP or Grand Theft Auto IV. In practice, it is an Apple disk image file (DMG). Therefore, when the user runs the file, a script is executed by the malware to ask the user to enter his password.

Once the password is entered, a second window will ask the user for his MetaMask password. For its part, the malware will store the user's login information.

The Cthulhu Stealer software in action.

"The main feature of Cthulhu Stealer is to steal cryptocurrency identifiers and wallets as well as video game accounts. »

For their part, malware developers use Telegram to recruit "affiliates". The latter pay €500 per month to use the malware.

In parallel, the developers donate part of the stolen funds via the malware to the different affiliates "according to their deployment".

As specified in the Cado Security article, it is essential to always download software from safe sources. For MacOS users, Cado Security recommends enabling security features such as Gatekeeper, which prevents the installation of unverified applications.

Obviously, this is not the only malware that has it after your cryptocurrencies. Thus, last March, malware was detected in a cheat software for the Call of Duty game. The latter's mission was to steal your personal information, make unauthorized purchases and steal your cryptocurrencies.

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