New PamStealer Malware Targets macOS Users for Login Credential Theft

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Published: 2026-07-05T00:51:10Z
Category: technology
Source: The Hacker News
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A recently identified malware, named PamStealer, is actively targeting macOS users. It operates by impersonating the legitimate Maccy clipboard manager, tricking users into downloading a malicious AppleScript file. The malware is designed to validate and then steal user login passwords, posing a significant cybersecurity risk for those running macOS.

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