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AmnesiaStealer Gives Hackers Hidden Control of Logged-In Browsers on Macs
Matched: cryptocurrency
AmnesiaStealer is a new macOS malware spread via fake GitHub pages that trick users into running a Terminal command. Beyond stealing passwords, cookies, and keychain data, it can silently mirror an active browser session in a hidden Chromium instance, giving attackers real-time control of already-authenticated accounts. This makes MFA protections ineffective. A LaunchDaemon ensures persistence after the initial infection.
15 Malicious Firefox Extensions Abuse Cloudflare Workers to Exfiltrate Crypto Wallet Secrets
Matched: cryptocurrency
Fifteen malicious Firefox extensions posing as crypto wallets, themes, and browser tools have been stealing recovery phrases, private keys, login credentials, and clipboard data since at least March 2026. The campaign uses Cloudflare Workers to exfiltrate stolen information and spans 77 extensions total, putting users' digital assets and online accounts at serious risk.
40 Malicious Firefox Extensions Pose as Web3 Products to Steal Wallet Secrets
Matched: cryptocurrency
Researchers found 40 malicious Firefox extensions disguised as Web3 products like OKX and Rabby Wallet that steal cryptocurrency wallet credentials. Dubbed "Offside Wallet Theft Factory" by Socket Threat Research, the extensions are part of a broader group of 77 add-ons sharing code and infrastructure. Users are advised to verify extensions carefully before installing.