Cybersecuritynews Cybercriminals Use AI Chatbots and Google Ads to Distribute macOS AMOS Stealer
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Cybercriminals have launched an attack campaign utilizing ChatGPT and Grok alongside Google Ads to distribute the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS). This campaign targets Mac users by exploiting their trust in AI platforms, leading them to execute malicious software. The attack represents a significant advancement in social engineering techniques.
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2026-02-11
Cybercriminals launched campaign using AI chatbots and Google Ads
2026-02-11
Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) identified as the malware used
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