# Fake Maccy Sites Use PAM Checks to Steal Mac Login Passwords

A new malware named PamStealer is spreading via fake websites impersonating the Maccy clipboard tool. It exploits macOS's PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module) to intercept and steal user login credentials. This highlights a growing trend of targeted attacks on Mac users through deceptive download sites and credential theft.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/pamstealer-uses-fake-maccy-sites-and.html) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:33:37 +0530