Python-Based WhatsApp Worm Spreads

Source: The Hacker News

A recent cybersecurity report highlights a new malware campaign that exploits WhatsApp and social engineering tactics to spread a banking trojan called Eternidade Stealer. This trojan is designed to steal sensitive information from users and is believed to be part of a broader attack strategy targeting Brazil.

The Eternidade Stealer operates using the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), which enables it to dynamically retrieve command-and-control (C2) addresses. This functionality increases its effectiveness by allowing the threat actor to adapt the malware’s behavior based on current conditions, thus posing a significant risk to unsuspecting users. The research emphasizes the importance of user awareness regarding these tactics to prevent such attacks.

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