When programs are executed that need additional privileges than are present in the current user context, it is common for the operating system to prompt the user for proper credentials to authorize the elevated privileges for the task. Adversaries can mimic this functionality to prompt users for credentials with a normal-looking prompt. This type of prompt can be accomplished with AppleScript:
set thePassword to the text returned of (display dialog "AdobeUpdater needs permission to check for updates. Please authenticate." default answer "")(Citation: OSX Keydnap malware)Adversaries can prompt a user for a number of reasons that mimic normal usage, such as a fake installer requiring additional access or a fake malware removal suite. (Citation: OSX Malware Exploits MacKeeper)
Prompt User for Password (Local Phishing) Reference: http://fuzzynop.blogspot.com/2014/10/osascript-for-local-phishing.html
Supported Platforms: macOS
osascript -e 'tell app "System Preferences" to activate' -e 'tell app "System Preferences" to activate' -e 'tell app "System Preferences" to display dialog "Software Update requires that you type your password to apply changes." & return & return default answer "" with icon 1 with hidden answer with title "Software Update"'