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Fake CAPTCHA Tricks Mac Users Into Installing a Backdoor That Steals Passwords and Mines Crypto
Matched: cryptocurrency
A ClickFix campaign is targeting Mac users with a fake CAPTCHA page styled as "TrustKey" that tricks victims into running a malicious Terminal command. The command fetches an AppleScript payload via Cloudflare Workers, installs a persistent LaunchAgent, and uses blockchain-based EtherHiding to locate its command server. The backdoor steals browser credentials, keychain data, and crypto wallet information, while also deploying XMRig to mine Monero. Any CAPTCHA requesting Terminal access should be treated as malicious.