Atomic Stealer Malware Spreads Through Fake MacOS Software Pages - 1

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Atomic Stealer Malware Spreads Through Fake MacOS Software Pages

  • Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

A new large-scale cyberattack is targeting Mac users through fake GitHub pages impersonating well-known companies.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Attackers impersonate companies to trick users into downloading malware.
  • Fake pages claimed to offer LastPass for macOS.
  • Campaign also targets tech, finance, and password management firms.

The attackers create fraudulent repositories on GitHub that appear to offer legitimate software for macOS, according to LastPass . . In reality, the downloads redirect victims to a site that installs Atomic Stealer, also known as AMOS malware.

The researchers argued that the malware has been active since April 2023, stealing passwords and financial information from users.

“The threat actors are using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to deliver links to their malicious sites at the top of search pages, including Bing and Google,” LastPass explained.

LastPass confirmed that its own brand was used in the scam. Two GitHub pages set up on September 16 impersonated LastPass and included links claiming to “Install LastPass on MacBook.”

These redirected users to another malicious page, which then instructed them to run a command in their Mac’s terminal. The command triggered a download that secretly installed the Atomic Stealer malware.

Both of these fake LastPass pages have since been taken down, but the attackers appear to be using multiple GitHub accounts to bypass removals.

“We are writing this blog post to raise awareness of the campaign and protect our customers while we continue to actively pursue takedown and disruption efforts,” LastPass said.

The campaign is not limited to LastPass. The company reports that hackers are attacking multiple business sectors which include technology businesses and financial organizations and password protection services.

The security team at LastPass distributes indicators of compromise (IoCs) to organizations for threat detection while the company tracks the situation and provides additional information.

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OpenAI Partners With Apple’s Supplier To Build AI Device

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

OpenAI has reportedly partnered with the Chinese manufacturer Luxshare, one of Apple’s suppliers, to develop an AI device for its customers.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • OpenAI has reportedly partnered with the Chinese manufacturer Luxshare.
  • Luxshare is one of Apple’s assemblers for multiple products, including the iPhone and the AirPods.
  • The new deal is expected to streamline the manufacturing process for OpenAI’s new AI device.

According to Reuters , the consumer hardware is still in the prototype stage and is expected to integrate OpenAI’s AI model ChatGPT. Sources familiar with the matter told The Information that a deal with Luxshare—a major assembler of Apple’s AirPods and iPhones—has already been signed to build the device. The companies have not publicly confirmed the information.

OpenAI has not disclosed many details about the new AI-powered hardware, but it is expected to be context-aware and pocket-sized. Last year, OpenAI and Jony Ive , Apple’s former celebrity designer, announced a partnership to build the device.

Earlier this year, OpenAI acquired Ive’s company, io Products , for $6.5 billion in an all-stock deal, one of the AI startup’s largest investments. The CEO, Sam Altman, said the new business agreement will allow them to build “the coolest piece of technology.”

The new partnership with Luxshare is expected to streamline the manufacturing process for OpenAI. The startup has reportedly also contacted Chinese firm Goertek—which supplies Apple with AirPods, Apple Watches, and HomePods—to develop acoustic components for the device. The consumer hardware is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027.

Analysts say OpenAI has been making bold moves and that its AI-native hardware could open new markets, putting the startup in direct competition with consumer electronics giants such as Samsung, Apple, and Alphabet.

According to CNBC , Luxshare shares rose 10% on Monday, after the report of its collaboration with OpenAI was published.

The race to build and sell the new devices with AI integration has intensified in recent days. Meta has also just introduced to the market its new smart glasses models with a sensory wristband for gesture-based control.