What is Infiniti Stealer and how does it infect Macs?

Infiniti Stealer is a macOS infostealer delivered via fake CAPTCHA pages using ClickFix—tricking you into pasting a Terminal command that downloads and runs a multi-stage payload.

Does Infiniti Stealer work on Apple Silicon Macs?

Yes, it's compiled as native Mach-O binaries for Apple Silicon, using Nuitka to package Python into hard-to-detect executables.

How do I remove Infiniti Stealer from my Mac?

Check /tmp and ~/Library/LaunchAgents for suspicious files, change all passwords from a clean device, revoke sessions, and run a Malwarebytes scan.

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Infiniti Stealer: macOS's Sneaky New Thief via Fake CAPTCHA and Terminal Tricks

Imagine pasting a 'CAPTCHA fix' into Terminal, only to hand your Mac's keys to hackers. Infiniti Stealer is here, blending old-school tricks with cutting-edge compilation to plunder browsers, wallets, and Keychain.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 13 views

Fake CAPTCHA page dropping Infiniti Stealer payload on macOS Terminal

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Infiniti Stealer uses ClickFix social engineering via fake CAPTCHAs to bypass macOS defenses without exploits. 𝕏
Nuitka-compiled Python makes the stealer native, evading typical detection and analysis. 𝕏
First documented macOS case blending ClickFix with Nuitka—predict more cross-platform threats ahead. 𝕏

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