The macOS ‘Banshee’ infostealer has evaded antivirus software by using an encryption algorithm it stole from Apple. Primarily distributed via Russian cybercrime marketplaces, it is designed to steal credentials from various web browsers and cryptocurrency wallet extensions. The malware has been updated with an encryption algorithm that hides it from antivirus tools, rendering most of them unable to detect it. Its source code was leaked on the Russian language cybercrime forum ‘XSS’ and continues to spread via phishing sites and compromised software downloads.
Fake CAPTCHA Scams: Ruining Consumer Trust and Driving Website Abandonment
The rise of fake CAPTCHA scams raises security concerns, as cybercriminals trick users into interacting with fake verification pages to spread malware, stealing sensitive data.
