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AppleScript Abuse: Unpacking a macOS Phishing Campaign
A recent malware campaign targeting macOS users has been identified, leveraging social engineering and the abuse of the macOS Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) feature. The primary attack vector begins with a phishing email that entices users to download an AppleScript file disguised as a genuine Microsoft document, titled "Confirmation_Token_Vesting.docx.scpt". This technique is designed to exploit the victim's trust, prompting them to execute the file.
The core of the attack utilizes AppleScript as a loader, effectively bypassing traditional security measures by manipulating the TCC authorizations. By doing so, the threat actor is able to achieve persistent access to the compromised network without the need to exploit any inherent software vulnerabilities. This method highlights the risks associated with social engineering and the potential for unauthorized access through trusted user interfaces.
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Indicators of Compromise (25)
| TYPE | INDICATOR | DESCRIPTION | CREATED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FileHash-MD5 | 319d905b83bf9856b84340493c828a0c | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-MD5 | 43f3f328248da7bda95407968604ff0b | MD5 of b2b617e62353a672626c13cc7ad81b27f23f91282aad7a3a0db471d84852a9ac | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-MD5 | 505b55c2b68e32acb5ad13588e1491a5 | MD5 of 25b9fdef3061c7dfea744830774ca0e289dba7c14be85f0d4695d382763b409b | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-MD5 | 94b7392133935d2034b8169b9ce50764 | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-MD5 | b706f4806dc88611873cadeb3ad1ff97 | MD5 of 1a38303fb392ccc5a88d236b4f97ed404a89c1617f34b96ed826e7bb7257e296 | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-MD5 | d3539d71a12fe640f3af8d6fb4c680fd | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA1 | 153219368080efd938df03ebd119cf1dedf341f9 | SHA1 of 319d905b83bf9856b84340493c828a0c | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA1 | 5e6f0888e6e4ec4145c29a31c46c9c1a33c8a4cf | SHA1 of d3539d71a12fe640f3af8d6fb4c680fd | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA1 | 7d9ea7c8934d293429103fd0f8f58b370bd1249b | SHA1 of b2b617e62353a672626c13cc7ad81b27f23f91282aad7a3a0db471d84852a9ac | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA1 | 9218e2c37c339527736cdc9d9aad88de728931a3 | SHA1 of 25b9fdef3061c7dfea744830774ca0e289dba7c14be85f0d4695d382763b409b | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA1 | dfe752f103e8e0cdb6ee419a5e753a451488420c | SHA1 of 1a38303fb392ccc5a88d236b4f97ed404a89c1617f34b96ed826e7bb7257e296 | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA256 | 1a38303fb392ccc5a88d236b4f97ed404a89c1617f34b96ed826e7bb7257e296 | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA256 | 25b9fdef3061c7dfea744830774ca0e289dba7c14be85f0d4695d382763b409b | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA256 | 3e4d35903c51db3da8d4bd77491b5c181b7361aaf152609d03a1e2bb86faee43 | SHA256 of d3539d71a12fe640f3af8d6fb4c680fd | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA256 | 60dfa5b92193cdc80fd759cd5a228527b1019c4706e5a1ed2e9bce3c232ef531 | SHA256 of 319d905b83bf9856b84340493c828a0c | 2026-02-07 | |
| FileHash-SHA256 | b2b617e62353a672626c13cc7ad81b27f23f91282aad7a3a0db471d84852a9ac | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| URL | https://sevrrhst.com/css/controller.php?req=contact&ac= | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| URL | https://sevrrhst.com/inc/register.php?req=init | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| URL | https://sevrrhst.com/inc/register.php?req=next | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| URL | https://sevrrhst.com/inc/register.php?req=next. | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| URL | https://stomcs.com/inc/register.php?req=next | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| URL | https://techcross-es.com | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| domain | sevrrhst.com | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| domain | stomcs.com | — | 2026-02-07 | |
| domain | techcross-es.com | — | 2026-02-07 |