Banshee
Banshee is a macOS infostealer/MaaS family observed in 2024 and 2025 and part of the broader macOS stealer ecosystem alongside Atomic, Poseidon, and Cthulhu. It has been observed targeting macOS systems across numerous organizations. Reported capabilities include bypassing Apple’s XProtect, validating user passwords with the command dscl /Local/Default -authonly, and stealing data from macOS Keychain, web browsers, and cryptocurrency wallets. The malware includes anti-analysis behavior, including avoiding Russian-language systems. Distribution has been described as malware-as-a-service and often involves disguising the malware as legitimate applications such as Obsidian; additional reporting notes macOS stealers including Banshee being distributed via free/cracked software and malicious ads. The source code for Banshee reportedly leaked. High-confidence targeting is macOS users, particularly for credential, browser, and crypto-wallet theft.
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A named macOS stealer referenced as part of the broader stealer ecosystem discussed in the article.
macOS infostealer (MaaS) that validates user passwords via dscl auth checks, includes anti-analysis/locale checks, and targets Keychain, browser data, and crypto wallets; noted for XProtect bypass.
A macOS infostealer family observed in the wild, often delivered through cracked software and malicious advertising, intended to harvest credentials and other monetizable information.
macOS stealer family referenced as active in 2024; source code reportedly leaked.
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