Banshee Stealer Source Code Leaked: Cybercriminals Pull the Plug on Their $3,000 Mac Attack
Banshee Stealer’s grand exit was prompted by its source code leak, leading the cybercriminals to shut down. The malware, notorious for targeting macOS users for a $3,000 monthly fee, was left exposed after its code hit GitHub. Remember, even cybercriminals face data breaches!
Hot Take:
Who needs a hacker movie when you have real-life cybercriminals leaking their own scripts? The Banshee Stealer gang gets busted by an unexpected plot twist — someone leaks their source code! It’s like a Shakespearean tragedy with a digital-age twist, but instead of “Et tu, Brute?” it’s “Et tu, GitHub?”
Key Points:
- Banshee Stealer’s source code was leaked, leading to the malware operation’s shutdown.
- The source code is now available on Vx-Underground’s GitHub account.
- Initially marketed on cybercrime forums for $3,000 monthly.
- Targets macOS devices, stealing a variety of data including passwords and cryptocurrency wallets.
- Checks to avoid stealing from Russian-speaking users.
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