New malware named 'Realst' targets online victims via digital game codes shared over social media or direct messages to then access personal security info.
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains that Windows computers are the most targeted for malware and gives you some tips to stay safe.
CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER In the grand scheme of cyberthreats, a new villain has emerged from the shadows, targeting none other than our beloved Mac users.Imagine a cunning trickster that can wear many masks and change its tactics at a moment's notice. That's exactly what the Realst malware is: a shape-shifting entity in
In the case of the Realst malware, when a user attempts to download one of these counterfeit blockchain games, they're actually downloading these Mach-O files. The deception is twofold – the user receives no game but instead gets a file that can execute malicious actions on their device.Now you might think: Doesn't Apple have robust security measures to prevent such incidents? Absolutely, they do. But the perpetrators behind Realst have found a way to circumvent these measures.
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