The term macOS Stealers refers to malware designed to extract sensitive information such as passwords and credit card information from your device, and it is projected to see a notable increase this year.
A recent annual malware report indicates that Mac users may face risks comparable to those of Windows PC users in the coming year…
Malwarebytes elaborates on this escalating security and privacy concern in its 2025 State of Malware report.
Mac malware is experiencing a significant transformation as a new generation of threats emerges, leading to a troubling class of information stealers that utilize the same capabilities and distribution methods as their Windows counterparts […]
In 2024, a fresh wave of information stealers surfaced, posing increased risks for businesses that utilize Macs.
These stealers profit criminals by seeking out and exfiltrating valuable data from infected machines, including credit card information, authentication cookies, passwords, and cryptocurrency. They target both personal and enterprise networks indiscriminately, making their interest in passwords and authentication cookies a major concern for organizations with Mac systems.
The report highlights examples including Poseidon and Atomic Stealer.
Poseidon claims it can extract cryptocurrency from more than 160 different wallets, along with passwords from web browsers, password managers like Bitwarden and KeePassC, the FileZilla file transfer application, and VPN configurations including Fortinet and OpenVPN […]
These information stealers, including Atomic Stealer and Poseidon, present a significant and escalating threat to Mac users. Stolen credentials can be exploited to access sensitive information, breach secure resources, and facilitate convincing social engineering schemes.
In 2025, AI will likely play a major role in facilitating these attacks, resulting in operations undertaken on an unprecedented scale.
Historically, Mac users have enjoyed relative safety compared to their Windows counterparts, yet this year the threat landscape appears to be shifting closer together.
DMN’s Perspective
As a provider of corporate defenses against malware, Malwarebytes is expected to emphasize the risks involved.
Nonetheless, it is undeniable that macOS Stealers have escalated in significance over the past year, and the deployment of autonomous AI agents to conduct such attacks seems inevitable.
Most Mac malware relies on tricking users into installing it, so vigilance regarding the sources of your Mac software is essential. The Mac App Store represents the safest option, followed by trusted developer websites. It is worth emphasizing that downloading from pirate software sources is highly likely to expose you to malicious software.
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