Subj : This new malware is proving quite popular... and dangerous
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Jun 19 2023 11:15:03

This new malware is proving quite popular... and dangerous

Date:
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:58:18 +0000

Description:
A sophisticated stealer has been being tracked since April and cybersecurity 
analysts are concerned about its scope.

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A new stealer malware is on the rise, designed to obtain user credentials to 
help attackers penetrate specific environments and obtain other information 
of financial value. 

The strain, which is being referred to as Mystic Stealer, has been explored 
in detail jointly by Zscaler and InQuest , following a surge in cases since 
April 2023 and the alarming extent of its reach. 

According to the reports, Mystic steals credentials from almost 40 web 
browsers (including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, but not Safari) and 
over 70 browser extensions (including Coinbase Wallet, Dashlane, and 
LastPass). Internet users warned of Mystic Stealer malware 

The researchers at Zscaler and InQuest liken the stealer to most others in 
the way that it pillages autofill data, browsing history, arbitrary files, 
and cookies. Its also been designed to collect computer information, such as 
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Most alarming is this variants ability to obtain information related to 
cryptocurrency wallets, which have become increasingly popular in recent 
years. 

The analysis details how Mystic Stealer collects and exfiltrates information 
to the command and control server, which then handles parsing, instead of 
extracting credentials locally on the victims device. 

The cybersecurity firms responsible for the article believe this is in an 
effort to keep the size of the stealer binary smaller and the intention less 
clear to file analyzers. 

Overall, the conclusion is that Mystic Stealer is looking to produce a 
stealer on par with the current trends of the malware space while attempting 
to focus on anti-analysis and defense evasion. 

Predicting the trajectory of the stealer is impossible, however analysts are 
apparently concerned about its sophistication at such a young age, thus the 
scope for widespread damage is noted. 

The usual cybersecurity protection steps apply, and those who suspect they 
may have been the victim of an attack should consider installing malware 
removal software . Check out our roundup of the best endpoint protection 
software



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/this-new-malware-is-proving-quite-popular-and-d
angerous


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