New Meeten Malware Attacking macOS And Windows Users To Steal Logins

A sophisticated crypto-stealing malware, Realst, has been targeting Web3 professionals, as the threat actors behind this campaign have employed AI-generated content to create fake companies, such as “Meetio,” to appear legitimate.

By tricking victims into participating in video calls, cybercriminals can convince them to download a malicious meeting application from a compromised website. 

Once installed, Realst steals sensitive information, including cryptocurrency wallet credentials and private keys. This ongoing campaign, which has been active for approximately four months, underscores the increasing sophistication of cyber threats in the Web3 space.

The threat actor, operating under various aliases like Meeten, Clusee, and Meetio, employs sophisticated social engineering tactics to deceive victims into downloading malicious software.

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They create realistic company websites and social media profiles to establish credibility, and by targeting specific individuals, they impersonate known contacts or ...