New Rust-Based Malware Steals Passwords from Fake Gaming Sites - 1

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New Rust-Based Malware Steals Passwords from Fake Gaming Sites

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

Myth Stealer is a Rust-based malware spreading through fake gaming sites, tricking users with fake windows and stealing sensitive browser and app data.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Distributed via fake gaming sites using password-protected archives or standalone files.
  • Malware shows fake windows to trick users while stealing sensitive data silently.
  • Uses string obfuscation and sandbox evasion to avoid detection by security software.

The Trellix Advanced Research Center discovered Myth Stealer as a dangerous malware, which developers built using the Rust programming language. The malware first appeared on Telegram during late December 2024 as a free trial, before transitioning to a paid subscription service.

The malware primarily spreads through fake gaming websites, which present themselves as game-related software to deceive users. The malware displays a deceptive interface to victims, making them believe the application is secure while it steals crucial data, including passwords, cookies, and autofill information from Chrome and Firefox browsers.

Researchers explain, “The malware authors regularly update stealer code to evade AV detection and introduce additional functionality such as screen capture capability and clipboard hijacking.”

The malware employs sophisticated methods to conceal itself through code string obfuscation and sandbox detection, evading security tool analysis. The malware attempts to gain administrative privileges to steal additional data, while hijacking the clipboard to substitute cryptocurrency wallet addresses, resulting in users sending money to attackers.

The malware transfers all stolen data to its command server, occasionally uploading screenshots of the compromised computer system.

The malware operators use Telegram channels to market their product through cryptocurrency payments and Razer Gold credit transactions. The Telegram groups operated separately to sell stolen accounts until Telegram took them down.

Experts warn, “The consistent development and enhancement of Myth Stealer underscore the attackers’ determination to stay ahead of security defenses, posing a serious and persistent risk to users.”

You should prevent software downloads from untrusted websites while maintaining current security software updates.

Apple Introduces New Software, AI Updates, And More Features At WWDC - 2

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Apple Introduces New Software, AI Updates, And More Features At WWDC

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

Apple introduced a new software design, AI updates, and other features at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this Monday. Despite these innovations, the company faces criticism for not meeting expectations for groundbreaking advancements.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Apple introduced its latest software design, Liquid Glass, which will be available across multiple platforms and devices.
  • The new iOS 26 will roll out in fall and will include features such as Call Screening and live translation.
  • The tech giant did not meet the innovation expectations that some experts had.

The tech giant unveiled a “Liquid Glass” software design that reflects and refracts images to bring greater focus to content on screens. This update extends and adapts across all platforms and devices with iOS 26, which will be available in the fall.

Thrilled to share the project we’ve been working on for the past year! Liquid Glass is a flexible material that constantly adapts to its size and environment, and lays the foundation for a unified design language across all our platforms. pic.twitter.com/VKGwUlUnIp — Shubham Kedia (@kediashubham) June 9, 2025

Apple also announced new features included in the upcoming iOS 26, such as Call Screening, in which the iPhone answers calls from unknown numbers and requests the purpose before ringing the smartphone owner with a transcription of the caller’s intention with the call. Another feature, live translation, will allow users to interact in different languages, similar to Google Meet’s speech translations announced last month.

Despite the new announcement and innovations, certain features closely resembled those already introduced by other companies, and experts criticized Apple for failing to deliver truly groundbreaking advancements.

“They went from being visionary and talking about agents before a lot of other people did, to now realizing that, at the end of the day, what they need to do is deliver on what they presented a year ago,” said Bob O’Donnell, chief analyst at Technalysis Research, to Reuters .

Last year, at the WWDC 2024 , Apple introduced Apple Intelligence and a Siri integration with ChatGPT. The news agency reported that Apple’s shares closed lower after the WWDC on Monday.

“In a moment in which the market questions Apple’s ability to take any sort of lead in the AI space, the announced features felt incremental at best,” said Thomas Monteiro, senior analyst at Investing.com, to Reuters. “It just seems that the clock is ticking faster every day for Apple.”