Cybercriminals are spreading dangerous Mac malware by creating fake AI chat results that appear in search engines when users look for technical help. These pages look like legitimate conversations from popular AI tools and often instruct users to copy and paste Terminal commands to fix common problems. When run, the commands secretly install Atomic macOS Stealer, a type of malware that can steal passwords, browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive information. The attack relies on social engineering rather than software flaws, exploiting trust in AI tools and search results. Security researchers warn that the campaign is growing through search result manipulation and ads, making it harder for Mac users to tell real help from malicious advice.
