Terminal - Tool

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
11
occurrences
First Seen
December 15, 2025
Last Seen
July 17, 2026

Terminal is a tool tracked across 9 threat clusters and 11 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed December 15, 2025; most recent activity July 17, 2026.

Overview

Terminal is described as a cybersecurity tool/attack framework used by threat actors to coordinate malware campaigns, including macOS-focused payloads like MacSync Stealer and campaigns that abuse ChatGPT to spread malware. It supports automation, evasion, and broader distribution, increasing impact by leveraging AI-enabled channels. Its significance lies in enabling rapid, scalable deployment and evasion against protections across platforms.

Related Threat Clusters

  • Malicious Ads Target Homebrew Users with MacSync Stealer Malware

    Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Ads to promote a fake Homebrew page that installs the MacSync infostealer malware, as reported by security researchers at the SANS Internet Storm Center. This campaign was first…

    4 articles · Updated May 4, 2026
  • InstallFix Campaign Exploits AI Trust to Deliver Malware via Fake Install Pages

    The InstallFix campaign targets users by creating fake installation pages for Anthropic's Claude AI, tricking them into executing malware. This sophisticated social engineering tactic exploits the growing reliance on AI…

    53 articles · Updated May 5, 2026
  • Rise of Mac Infostealers: New Malware Targets macOS Users

    Recent reports indicate a surge in infostealer malware targeting macOS users, specifically the MacSync infostealer. Sophos X-Ops tracked three attack campaigns from November 2025 to February 2026, revealing that…

    2 articles · Updated March 13, 2026
  • New ClickLock Malware Holds Mac Users Hostage for Passwords

    A new macOS malware strain named ClickLock is targeting Mac users by preventing access to their computers until they provide their login passwords. The malware employs social engineering tactics, displaying fake Apple…

    4 articles · Updated July 17, 2026
  • Ransomware Fuels Surge in Global Cyberattacks

    As of February 12, 2026, organizations worldwide are experiencing an average of 2,090 cyber-attacks per week, largely driven by ransomware incidents. This increase highlights the ongoing challenges faced by businesses…

    1553 articles · Updated February 12, 2026
  • Opera Launches Paste Protect to Combat ClickFix Attacks

    On July 2, 2026, Opera introduced a new security feature called Paste Protect to prevent clipboard hijacking and code injection attacks, specifically targeting ClickFix-style attacks. These attacks trick users into…

    14 articles · Updated July 2, 2026
  • New MacSync Malware Exploits Apple Notarization to Steal User Credentials

    A new variant of the MacSync stealer malware has been identified, exploiting Apple's notarization process to bypass security measures on macOS devices. This malware poses a risk to sensitive user data by disguising…

    16 articles · Updated December 22, 2025
  • ClickFix Attack Wave Targets Windows Users with StealC Malware

    A new social engineering campaign named ClickFix is targeting Windows users by presenting fake CAPTCHA verification pages. Victims are led to compromised websites that display fraudulent Cloudflare security checks,…

    186 articles · Updated February 13, 2026
  • Malware Spread via ChatGPT Ads Targets macOS Users

    Threat actors are using paid ads on Google to promote misleading conversations with ChatGPT and Grok, which appear to offer tech support but actually lead macOS users to download infostealing malware. This campaign is a…

    2 articles · Updated December 15, 2025

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • This New macOS Malware Won't Stop Crashing Apps Until It Gets Your Password — Timesnownews · July 17, 2026
  • Seraph Secure — www.seraphsecure.com · July 2, 2026
  • 001 — attack.mitre.org · May 27, 2026
  • Hackers abuse Google ads, Claude.ai chats to push Mac malware — Bleepingcomputer · May 10, 2026
  • Duncan said in the report — isc.sans.edu · May 4, 2026
  • Apple adds macOS Terminal warning to block ClickFix attacks — Bleepingcomputer · March 30, 2026
  • Attacks via Terminal: Apple prevents command execution — Heise.De · March 27, 2026
  • MacOS isn't too much of a safe haven than Windows as infostealers come for Apple computers — Digitaltrends · March 13, 2026

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