Morning Edition · Monday, July 6, 2026Published at 6:30 AM EDT · New York

Fake Mac App Shows How Malware Is Going After Crypto Keys on the Device

Researchers documented "PamStealer," macOS malware disguised as a clipboard tool that harvests passwords and drains wallets, underscoring an attack surface separate from smart-contract exploits.

Security researchers have documented a new macOS malware strain called PamStealer that impersonates the clipboard manager Maccy, according to a report relayed by Goku Crypto News. Once installed, it can harvest saved passwords and, critical…