Mac users targeted with new malware, so be on your guard

• Hackers seen running malvertising campaign promoting a fake Homebrew package
• Victims were targeted with AMOS, a powerful infostealer
• Campaign has since been taken down, but users should still be on guard

Mac users are once again being targeted with powerful malware as hackers try to steal their login information, sensitive data, and cryptocurrencies.

Software developer Ryan Chenkie spotted the malicious campaign on Google, noting threat actors have been running malicious advertising campaigns on Google’s network promoting a fake version of Homebrew, an open source package manager for macOS and Linux.