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Atomic Stealer Adapts with ClearFake

November 22, 2023
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Atomic Stealer Adapts with ClearFake

The macOS-targeting information stealer known as Atomic has expanded its tactics by using a deceptive web browser update chain named ClearFake. This marks a notable departure from the typical Windows-focused social engineering campaigns, showcasing an evolution in both geolocation and operating system targeting.

Atomic Stealer, a commercial malware available through a $1,000 per month subscription, is capable of extracting data from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. The recent deployment of ClearFake represents a nascent malware distribution operation that leverages compromised WordPress sites to deliver fraudulent browser update notices and disseminate stealers and other malware.

Initially documented in April 2023, Atomic Stealer gained attention for its macOS campaign in September 2023. In this instance, the malware exploited malicious Google ads to trick macOS users searching for the financial charting platform TradingView into downloading the malicious payload.

ClearFake, on the other hand, is part of a larger trend where threat actors, including TA569, RogueRaticate, ZPHP, and EtherHiding, utilize themes related to fake browser updates to distribute malware. The collaboration of Atomic Stealer and ClearFake showcases the adaptability and sophistication of cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of continuous vigilance and updated security measures to counter evolving tactics in the cybersecurity landscape.

Malwarebytes’ Jérôme Segura highlighted the significance of this development, noting that it might be the first instance of a major social engineering campaign, traditionally associated with Windows, expanding its scope to include both different geographies and operating systems.

The emergence of ClearFake further underscores the ingenuity of cybercriminals, as they employ deceptive techniques to infiltrate macOS systems and compromise user data, reinforcing the need for users and organizations to stay informed about evolving threats and employ robust cybersecurity measures.

Reference:
  • Atomic Stealer distributed to Mac users via fake browser updates
Tags: Atomic StealerClearFakeCyber AlertCyber Alerts 2023Cyber AttacksCybersecurityInfostealersMacOSMalwareNovember 2023
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