Category | Details |
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Threat Actors | Likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal groups (suspected origin). |
Campaign Overview | Targeting macOS users globally, leveraging advanced evasion techniques and fraudulent GitHub repositories. |
Target Regions (Victims) | Global macOS users; originally excluded Russian systems but recently expanded to all regions. |
Methodology | Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), fraudulent GitHub repositories, evasion using string encryption techniques. |
Product Targeted | macOS systems (Banshee Stealer), Windows systems (via Lumma Stealer). |
Malware Reference | Banshee Stealer, Lumma Stealer. |
Tools Used | String encryption mimicking Apple’s XProtect, GitHub repositories for distribution. |
Vulnerabilities Exploited | Human factors (trust in fraudulent repositories), reliance on static detection methods. |
TTPs | Credential theft, crypto wallet theft, file exfiltration, obfuscation, and bypassing static defenses. |
Attribution | Linked to Russian-speaking groups; original developers may differ from current operators. |
Recommendations | Use advanced detection tools, monitor GitHub repositories, update defenses against new evasion tactics, and analyze IOCs. |
Source | SOC Prime |
Read full article: https://socprime.com/blog/banshee-stealer-macos-malware-detection/
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