Security experts discovered a new Windows malware that targets Discord, Outlook, and other major browsers. They said that the new computer virus is affecting Windows systems in an attempt to wipe login credentials from several popular applications.
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They claimed that it is also targeting NordVPN and other online services. The new malware attacks these major browsers by using a multi-stage fileless attack scheme. Vanja Svajcer, a researcher at Cisco Talos, explained that the new malware is a variant of an existing trojan called Massloger.
"Although operations of the Masslogger trojan have been previously documented, we found the new campaign notable for using the compiled HTML file format to start the infection chain," explained Svajcer via PC Gamer.
Is the new Windows malware notorious?
As of the moment, security researchers haven't released any confirmation yet regarding how serious the malware's threat is. However, they said that the Masslogger also has a keylogger component, which is currently disabled. If you have no idea what is a keylogger, it is just like user credential theft, which usually goes hand-to-hand.
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The researchers said that the latest Masslogger attack happened a month ago. They added that it mostly focused on big organizations and companies in Latvia, Italy, Turkey, and other countries. Cisco Talos security experts haven't released any information yet if the new malware has a chance to target companies in the United States.
On the other hand, researchers said that they noticed previous versions of the new Windows Malware in various parts of the world. They explained that they usually rely on phishing emails.
This means that users can easily avoid it. All they need to do is use smart computing habits. These include avoiding emails that are unfamiliar or they think are not legitimate. You should also avoid downloading files from unknown email addresses.
Other malware that appeared this year
Aside from the new Windows malware, security firms are also discovering other malicious content that is targeting new gadgets and devices. XDA Developer reported that one of these is the latest M1 Mac malware, which targets Apple's latest laptops that are equipped with the company's first in-house chip.
As of the moment, researchers and other security experts don't have much detail regarding the current M1 malware since it is the first computer virus that is targeting the latest M1 MacBooks. However, they said that it disguises itself as a legitimate Safari browser to collect user data and induce a large number of ads. You can click here for more info.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
