Mars Stealer is a recently-emerged info-stealer that targets Browsers And Crypto Wallets

guest · Aug 3, 2022

Cloned Atomic Wallet website is pushing Mars Stealer malware
August 3, 2022

A fake website impersonating the official portal for the Atomic wallet, a popular decentralized wallet that also operates as a cryptocurrency exchange portal, is, in reality, distributing copies of the Mars Stealer information-stealing malware.

The phony website was disclosed by a malware researcher known as Dee on Monday, but at the time of writing this, it remains online, serving copies of the said malware.
However, those unfamiliar with the legitimate Atomic wallet site could easily believe that the imposter is authentic.
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However, clicking on the Windows button will download a ZIP file named “Atomic Wallet.zip,” which contains malicious code that installs the Mars Stealer infection.

Mars Stealer is a recently-emerged info-stealer that targets account credentials stored on web browsers, cryptocurrency extensions and wallets, and two-factor authentication plugins.
In March, we reported about Mars Stealer being distributed by malvertizing campaigns on Google Ads that abused the OpenOffice brand.
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Evading detection
According to a technical report published by Cyble yesterday, the delivery mechanism in the ongoing Mars Stealer campaign is characterized by a notable effort to evade detection.
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Cyble: Fake Atomic Wallet Website Distributing Mars Stealer

Info Stealer Targeting Browsers And Crypto Wallets
The popularity of Cryptocurrency has increased exponentially over the recent years as dealing with crypto has become relatively hassle-free and more accessible. The financial returns of crypto investments have attracted many investors to invest in crypto markets.

Cyble Research Labs has constantly been tracking malicious activities targeting Cryptocurrency wallets. During a routine threat-hunting exercise, we came across a Twitter post where a researcher mentioned a fake Atomic wallet site distributing Mars Stealer.
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