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New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via remote control

A new information-stealing malware called AmnesiaStealer, which targets macOS users via ClickFix attacks, includes a streaming module that allows the attacker to interactively control the victim's web browser.

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AmnesiaStealer is a new macOS information‑stealing malware that spreads through ClickFix attacks. The malware includes a streaming module that lets the attacker interactively control the victim’s web browser. It can copy the victim’s Chromium profile, including authentication state, and load it into a hidden, headless browser on the infected machine. This capability allows the attacker to hijack browser sessions and potentially access logged‑in accounts.

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