Linux users targeted by crypto thieves via hijacked apps on Snap Store

Cryptocurrency thieves are targeting Linux users by hijacking apps on the Snap Store, turning trusted software packages into crypto-stealing malware. They are taking over expired web domains and associated email servers tied to existing Snap Store publishers to push malicious updates to previously benign packages. Canonical has removed the malicious snaps, but more thorough solutions are required to stem the flood of malicious packages. Users are advised to be especially careful with cryptocurrency wallet snaps and consider obtaining such applications directly from official project sites rather than through any app store.