Malware targets Mac users with fake Atlas installers — Kaspersky warns
Warning: Malware disguised as OpenAI Atlas installer targets Mac users Security researchers at Kaspersky have flagged a new distribution tactic for macOS malware: attackers are using a manipulated installation guide to trick Mac users into downloading a fake version of the AI browser Atlas. The malicious installer is presented as an authentic setup guide, increasing the risk that less experienced users will run it and infect their systems. The campaign appears to rely on social engineering — convincing instructions and links that point to counterfeit downloads — rather than exploiting zero‑day bugs. That makes basic verification steps and caution especially important: users should only download software from official vendor sites and be wary of unsolicited guides or search results that point to unfamiliar domains. How the fake installer works Victims…
