Cryptocurrencies have been known to be the cause of fortune for quite a few people. It all started from 2009 and even a couple of years later when some users purchased Bitcoin and ended up hitting jackpots after holding them for long periods.
However, more people are known for getting their coins stolen and it is no surprise keeping in mind that exchanges are frequently hacked. In line with this, Zscaler’s ThreatLabZ team has recently discovered a remote administration tool (RAT) that is designed to find cryptocurrency wallets and steal their information.
For the unacquainted, users store their digital/cryptocurrencies in a wallet, one that is deemed hot if connected to the internet and cold if not. While the latter is always safe from remote access, the former may not be. Moreover, today, access to a single wallet may be very rewarding as multi-coin storage capabilities have been added allowing one to store a variety of cryptocurrencies in one place.
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Dubbed InnfiRAT and written in .NET; the piece of malware can also steal browser cookies resulting in a compromise of sensitive data such as usernames and passwords. It also looks for Bitcoin and Litecoin. Furthermore, it also contains sc ..
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