Malvertising Delivers AMOS 'malext' Infostealer via Fake Text-Sharing Ads

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Malvertising Campaign Distributes AMOS ‘malext’ Infostealer to macOS Users A malvertising campaign has emerged, targeting macOS users globally with a new variant of the AMOS infostealer known as 'malext.' Attackers are utilizing Google ads to direct victims to fake help articles on text-sharing websites, where a deceptive terminal command installs the malware silently on their devices. 3 sources 43