The IT security researchers at ESET have discovered a nasty new malware that not only steals users’ private and financial data but also keeps an eye on their browsing activities including recording their screen whenever they watch pornographic videos.
Dubbed Varenyky by researchers; the malware spreads itself through spam emails. Its prime target is Windows-based computers where once the device is infected it steals login credentials, financial details, and recording screen activities while its victim “enjoys” x-rated content.
Although the malware is currently only targeting French customers using Orange S.A. ISP (formerly France Télécom S.A.) services, the campaign highlights the fact that cybercriminals are capable of blackmailing victims by threatening to leak on-screen activity and demand ransom money.
See: This malware turns itself into ransomware if you try to remove it
It is worth mentioning that a similar type of attack was previously reported in which crooks emailed victims claiming that their PC has been infected by malware and they have video of the victim during the time they were watching pornography.
The email further claimed to have access to victim’s contacts and threatened to leak the video in case they don’t pay ransom payment in Bitcoin. The email also contained victim’s password which, in some cases, was their real password stolen from previous data breaches – ..
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