Beware: Fake Homebrew Sites Brew Up Mac Malware Mayhem!
Attention macOS developers: beware of sneaky fake platforms like Homebrew and LogMeIn that serve up infostealing malware like AMOS. These scams use “ClickFix” tactics to trick you into running terminal commands. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it might just be malware in disguise!
Hot Take:
macOS developers are currently living in a real-life game of Minesweeper, except the mines are fake Homebrew, LogMeIn, and TradingView sites, and the stakes are your personal data. Who knew the path to tech enlightenment would be paved with faux download portals and a dash of digital espionage? Maybe it’s time to trade in that MacBook for an old-fashioned abacus. At least with an abacus, the worst you can catch is a splinter!
Key Points:
– Malicious campaign targets macOS developers via fake download sites for Homebrew, LogMeIn, and TradingView.
– Users are tricked into executing malicious Terminal commands using “ClickFix” techniques.
– Over 85 rogue domains identified, some driven by Google Ads.
– Delivered malware includes AMOS and Odyssey, known for stealing sensitive information.
– Developers advised against executing Terminal commands without understanding their impact.