macOS CrashStealer Malware Targets NordPass User Data
A new macOS information stealer, identified as 'CrashStealer,' was reported on July 13, 2026. This malware is designed to harvest sensitive data from compromised macOS systems, specifically targeting credentials from 14 password managers, including NordPass, alongside browser data, cryptocurrency wallet extensions, and keychain material. The malware utilizes a signed and Apple-notarized dropper to bypass Gatekeeper checks, and exfiltrates the collected data to an attacker-controlled server. While NordPass's own systems were not breached, user data stored in NordPass could be compromised if a user's macOS device is infected with CrashStealer.
Signal context
First seen: Jul 13, 2026
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Status: Public signal
Key points
- New macOS information stealer, CrashStealer, identified on July 13, 2026.
- Malware targets data from 14 password managers, including NordPass.
- Harvested data includes credentials, browser data, cryptocurrency wallet extensions, and keychain material.
Signal analysis
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Likely country: Location not provided
Watch ransomware, endpoint compromise and business interruption exposure.
- Source type: outside the affected organization
Impact area: Confidentiality
Likely asset: User or customer data, Server or cloud data store
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External sources
thehackernews.comhttps://thehackernews.com/2026/07/crashstealer-macos-malware-uses.htmlPublic source from thehackernews.com.
appleinsider.comhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/13/crashstealer-malware-poses-as-an-apple-tool-to-steal-passwords-mac-dataPublic source from appleinsider.com, published Jul 13, 2026.Published Jul 13, 2026
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