"SquirtDanger" takes screenshots, steals passwords + files, drains your cryptocurrency wallet

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by hawki, Apr 19, 2018.

  1. hawki

    hawki Registered Member

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    "SquirtDanger -- A new strain of malware allows hackers to take action screenshots and steal passwords, to download files and even steal the contents of cryptocurrency wallets...

    The malware is set up to perform its tasks on an infected PC every minute in order to hand the attacker as much information as possible...

    ...the malware has infected individuals and organisations around the world,...

    ...SquirtDanger is for sale for any user who wants to buy it,..

    Attackers gain access to a wide variety of functions through the malware, including taking PC screenshots, sending, downloading and deleting files, and stealing passwords. Other functions include swiping directory information and potentially taking the contents of cryptocurrency wallets using switch tactics similar to those found in ComboJack malware....

    ...researchers said one of the most observed means of delivery has been through trojanised software downloads.

    The researchers say the developer is based in Russia and has been active on global underground markets for many years...."

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-...nd-drain-your-cryptocurrency/#ftag=RSSbaffb68
     
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