07.08.2025
The Atomic macOS Stealer malware has a new backdoor persistent installation feature, making it even more of a security risk for Mac users.Atomic Stealer infects macOS via illegitimate software, and
Atomic Stealer infects macOS via illegitimate software, and now it has a backdoor
Atomic macOS Stealer, also known as AMOS, has been around since 2023, and was immediately a hit for cyber criminals wanting to steal data from infected Macs. While it was popular enough amongst bad actors to warrant the creation of a new variant in 2024, its 2025 update is a potential nightmare for victims.
According to MacPaw cybersecurity division Moonlock, a version of AMOS has been found with a major update, adding an embedded backdoor for the first time.
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