Microsoft’s incident response team has discovered a new Trojan horse (RAT) of remote access called Stilachirat which is a serious threat to cryptocurrency users.
Stilachirat can collect system information, steal connection identification information and extract data from digital portfolios. Although he has not yet spread, his potential impact worries the cryptographic community.
How does Stilachirate threaten cryptographic investors?
Stilachirat is more than another malware – it represents an evolution in cyberrencies targeting digital assets.
Microsoft reported on March 17 that stilachirate infiltrates a system, he begins recognition. It collects details on the operating system, material identifiers, the presence of the camera and the active remote office protocol sessions (RDP). Then, it focuses on theft of identification information stored in Chrome and data from the clipboard, where users often copy passwords or wallet keys.
This Trojan specifically targets 20 cryptocurrency wallet wallet extensions on Google Chrome. Some well -known at risk portfolios include metamasque, trusted wallet, cornerbase portfolio, tronlink, tokenpocket, BNB chain portfolio, OKX portfolio, SUP portfolio and ghost.
“Stilachirat targets a specific list of specific cryptocurrency wallet extensions for the Google Chrome browser. It accesses the following and valid registry parameters if one of the extensions is installed,” warned Microsoft.
Microsoft’s report highlights the advanced anti -rim capacities of stilachirat. It can remove events from events and assess the system conditions to avoid detection.
To mitigate the threat, Microsoft advises users to download software only from official sources and avoid websites or suspicious attachments. Activation of real -time protection in Microsoft Defender and the use of browsers with SmartScreen can help block malware.
In addition, Microsoft recommends activating multi-factory authentication (MFA) and regular software update to minimize risks.
“In some cases, Trojan horses (rats) with remote access can pretend to be software or legitimate software updates. Always download software from the official software developer or from renowned sources, ”advises Microsoft.
According to the cryptographic crime trends report by the Chainalysy crypto, illicit cryptocurrency transactions vary from $ 40 billion to $ 50 billion per year. These funds are stolen through various methods, including ransomware and malicious software attacks.
Chainalysis estimates that the volume of illicit cryptographic transactions in 2024 could exceed $ 51 billion, with an average annual increase of 25% between declaration periods.
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