Web3 Under Siege: AI-Powered Scam Deploys Realst Malware to Steal Crypto

A new scam targeting Web3 workers has been uncovered, involving the crypto stealer Realst, targeting the macOS and Windows systems. The attackers operate under the guise of fake companies, currently known as Meetio, leveraging AI to enhance their credibility. These fraudulent entities frequently rebrand, creating websites with AI generated content and maintaining social media accounts to appear legitimate. Victims are lured into video calls and deceived into downloading the Realst info-stealer, which is designed to steal cryptocurrency.