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MacSync Stealer: C2 Infrastructure Rotation

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Medium
Published: 08/18/2026 (08/18/2026, 20:05:15 UTC)
Source: AlienVault OTX General

Description

MacSync Stealer is a macOS-targeting malware that exfiltrates credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets. It uses a Stage 2 zsh loader with a static API key observed across multiple command-and-control (C2) domains, indicating parallel infrastructure operation. The malware transmits victim account passwords in cleartext via URL query strings, exposing sensitive information in web proxy logs. Recent activity includes rapid rotation and deployment of new C2 domains shortly after public disclosures, complicating detection and blocking efforts.

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AILast updated: 08/19/2026, 15:42:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

On 5 May 2026, a Jamf Protect deployment blocked a download attempt from a newly identified MacSync Stealer C2 domain, jacksonvillemma.com, which was established within 24 hours of the previous C2's public disclosure. Analysis revealed a Stage 2 zsh loader containing a static API key used across four distinct C2 domains from December 2025 to May 2026. Further investigation identified eleven additional candidate C2 domains dating back to February 2026, suggesting the operator runs multiple parallel C2 infrastructures rather than sequentially rotating them. The malware exfiltrates macOS credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets, and notably transmits the victim's account password in cleartext via URL query strings, making it visible in web proxy logs.

Potential Impact

The malware compromises macOS systems by stealing sensitive user credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets. The cleartext transmission of account passwords via URL query strings increases the risk of credential exposure through network monitoring tools such as web proxies. The use of multiple parallel C2 domains and rapid infrastructure rotation complicates detection and blocking, potentially prolonging infection and data exfiltration.

Defensive Guidance

No official patch or remediation is indicated. Defenders should monitor for network indicators such as the listed C2 domains and hashes to detect and block MacSync Stealer activity. Since the malware transmits credentials in cleartext via URL query strings, inspecting web proxy logs for suspicious queries may aid detection. Endpoint protection solutions like Jamf Protect have demonstrated capability to block download attempts from known C2 domains. Regular updates to detection signatures and threat intelligence feeds including these indicators are recommended.

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Technical Details

Author
AlienVault
Tlp
white
References
["https://www.rstcloud.com/macsync-stealer-c2-infrastructure-rotation"]
Adversary
mentalpositive
Pulse Id
6a84bafb3c129cc2f9de2762
Threat Score
null

Indicators of Compromise

Domain

ValueDescriptionCopy
domaintintingsd.com
domainhoustongaragedoorinstallers.com
domainpressureulcerlawyer.com
domainmansfieldpediatrics.com
domainhelxiagent.com
domainlumenagnet.com
domainblzaeagent.com
domainnailscanai.com
domainglowmedaesthetics.com
domainwechatstablecoin.com
domainnumericagent.com
domainjacksonvillemma.com
domainlalandscapelighting.com
domainharveylewisinsuranceagency.com

Hash

ValueDescriptionCopy
hash5190ef1733183a0dc63fb623357f56d6
hash277acd8e241c1341852ebcd401203ecc
hash7d28507870e94b809f25883dc9dae838549ddfac
hash2728a7d444cd65550f652a8c66eaced0fe6d0389161f86393ab73da8f446a362
hash7980485fb1e0b1b1d6307a92b5750c7055bc53b662005cbaa662ac634984363d

Url

ValueDescriptionCopy
urlhttp://jacksonvillemma.com/curl/7980485fb1e0b1b1d6307a92b5750c7055bc53b662005cbaa662ac634984363d
urlhttp://jacksonvillemma.com/dynamic?txd=7980485fb1e0b1b1d6307a92b5750c7055bc53b662005cbaa662ac634984363d
urlhttp://jacksonvillemma.com/gate?buildtxd=7980485fb1e0b1b1d6307a92b5750c7055bc53b662005cbaa662ac634984363d

Threat ID: 6a85ca32acd9273b493fd6f1

Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:22:26 UTC

Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 15:42:54 UTC

Last updated: 08/19/2026, 19:22:27 UTC

Views: 6

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