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ClickFix campaign uses fake macOS utilities lures to deliver infostealers

· Published 06/05/2026 21:35 · Modified 08/05/2026 09:19

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Published
06/05/2026 21:35
Modified
08/05/2026 09:19
Source / Author
AlienVault
Confidence
100/100
Report type(s)
threat-report
Labels / Tags
applescript clickfix infostealer macos phantompulse shub stealer
Tags
2026-05-06 applescript clickfix infostealer macos phantompulse shub stealer
Related entities
1 vulnerabilities (cve), 145 indicators, 145 observables, 20 techniques (mitre), 4 malware, 117 others

Description

Threat actors are leveraging -style social engineering tactics to distribute infostealers targeting users through fake system utility lures. Attackers host malicious Terminal commands on blog sites and content platforms, disguised as troubleshooting advice for issues. When executed, these commands download infostealers including Macsync, , and AMOS, which exfiltrate browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, iCloud data, Keychain entries, and media files. The campaign has evolved to use Terminal-based script execution that bypasses Gatekeeper verification. Three distinct campaigns employ different tradecraft, with some replacing legitimate cryptocurrency wallet applications with trojanized versions and establishing persistence through LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons that masquerade as legitimate services.

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