Meeten Malware: A Cross-Platform Threat to Crypto Wallets on macOS and Windows

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• https://www.cadosecurity.com/
• https://otx.alienvault.com/

Description

A sophisticated scam targeting Web3 professionals has been identified, involving the Realst crypto stealer malware with variants for both macOS and Windows. The threat actors have created fake companies using AI-generated content to appear legitimate, cycling through various names like Meetio, Clusee, and Meeten. The scam involves setting up video calls and prompting targets to download a malicious meeting application. The malware steals sensitive information, including cryptocurrency wallet data, browser credentials, and banking details. It employs various techniques to evade detection and ensure persistence. The campaign highlights the increasing use of AI in social engineering and the growing threat of malicious Electron applications.

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