Kash Patel’s Online Shopping Store Goes Dark After Pushing Crypto-Stealing Malware

A clothing store linked to FBI Director Kash Patel came under fire on Friday after watchers warned that the website Based Apparel was pushing wallet-smashing malware.

Until the site went dark, macOS visitors were encouraged to install the “ClickFix” malware by copying and pasting a command into their machine’s terminal – which puts tokens, browsers, and crypto wallets at risk via infostealer – the user. he said on X.

The website was reported as “fraudulent” to MetaMask users, who, when trying to visit the site, received a warning from the wallet that identified “malicious events that lead to theft” and other possible threats.

The attack was also made by PCMag; however, Decrypt they couldn’t because Based Apparel clearly states that “the store will be back online soon – with more confidence than ever.”

Infostealer malware has been designed to silently and secretly remove sensitive data from users’ devices, and precursors since 2006. Two months ago, the FBI he said was searching for several PC games on the Steam platform that installed the malware.

It is not clear whether Based Apparel’s failure resulted in significant losses. The site receives about 33,600 visits per month, according to ahrefs. One of his top pages shows a camouflage hoodie.

The project belongs to Patel and Andrew Ollis, who serve at the Kash Foundation as CEO. The Guardian. Guests of the Kash Foundation, through one of the non-profit food groups, are referred to Based Apparel.

Although the nonprofit was founded by Patel, he no longer has any involvement, according to the organization’s website. The disclosure also shows that the Kash Foundation has no ties to government agencies, including the FBI.

The FBI director, who revealed how the bureau is using artificial intelligence to thwart criminals, has been the subject of crypto shenanigans before. After Iranian hackers leaked his email and username, the Patel-themed meme funds to follow.