Apple’s Macs are less targeted by malware than Windows PCs, but that doesn’t mean they are immune. Increasingly, insidious types of Mac malware are being developed that have researchers concerned enough to issue public warnings, and that’s the case again today.
As reported by Hacker News, Cado Security has identified a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) targeting macOS users named “Cthulhu Stealer.” First spotted in late 2023, the malicious software is designed to steal sensitive information from infected Macs, such as saved passwords from iCloud Keychain, information from web browsers, and even details from Telegram accounts.
What’s particularly concerning is that it’s being sold as a service on the dark web for $500 per month, potentially allowing multiple bad actors to use it against unsuspecting Mac owners.
Read more at MacRumors.com