Fraudulent software installers masquerading as legitimate macOS applications are being used to deploy infostealer malware that harvests credentials, browser cookies, and cryptocurrency wallet data. These deceptive packages represent a social engineering threat targeting macOS users who believe they are installing trusted software.

Why it matters in Western Canada: Western Canadian organizations in post-secondary, government, healthcare, and finance sectors with macOS-using staff are vulnerable to credential theft that could compromise corporate systems, Microsoft 365 accounts, and sensitive data access if employees unknowingly install these fake applications.

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