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New macOS Infostealer ‘PamStealer’ Exploits PAM to Verify Stolen Credentials

New macOS Infostealer ‘PamStealer’ Exploits PAM to Verify Stolen Credentials

A new macOS infostealer dubbed PamStealer uses the operating system’s Pluggable Authentication Modules to validate victims’ passwords before exfiltration. The report highlights evolving credential-theft tactics targeting Mac users.

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New macOS malware PamStealer uses PAM to validate stolen data