Realst Malware Warning Targets macOS Sonoma

According to 9to5Mac , first discovered by security researcher iamdeadlyz earlier this month, the malware is being distributed on Windows and macOS via fake blockchain games such as Brawl Earth, WildWorld, Dawnland, Destruction, Evolion, Pearl, Olymp of Reptiles , and SaintLegend .

Realst operates silently on macOS devices it infects

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An analysis by SentinelOne found that not only is the new malware written in the Rust programming language, but several variants have targeted macOS 14 Sonoma.

Furthermore, iamdeadlyz points out that the games are being promoted on malicious websites and social media (like Twitter). Each of them comes with its own Discord and Twitter accounts to add a sense of legitimacy.

Realst operates silently in the background of compromised macOS devices, capable of harvesting all sorts of web browser data, including stored passwords. Targeted web browsers include: Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi.

To protect yourself from Realst and other malware, users should take a few precautions, such as doing due diligence before installing anything outside the Mac App Store: Use strong passwords, enable 2-step authentication, be careful when granting permissions on your Mac, and keep your devices and apps up to date.

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