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North Korean Hackers Target Cryptocurrency Industry with Flutter-Embedded macOS Malware

Nov 12, 2024, 01:40 PM

North Korean hackers are targeting the cryptocurrency industry with sophisticated malware embedded in macOS applications. The malware, disguised within seemingly harmless apps, leverages Google's Flutter framework to bypass traditional Apple security measures by using signed developer IDs. Researchers from Jamf, a mobile device management software company, discovered that the malware, dubbed 'Hidden Risk,' is specifically designed to infiltrate macOS systems and evade detection. This campaign is part of a broader trend of North Korean cyber groups exploiting vulnerabilities to conduct cyber espionage and financial theft. Cryptocurrency companies are at significant risk from these attacks.