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StripedFly: Perennially flying under the radar

SecureList

Introduction It’s just another cryptocurrency miner… Nobody would even suspect the mining malware was merely a mask, masquerading behind an intricate modular framework that supports both Linux and Windows. During that time, it had effectively evaded analysis and had previously been misclassified as a cryptocurrency miner.

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Mystic Stealer

Security Boulevard

Oftentimes this is credential data, but it can be any data that may have financial value to an adversary; this includes paid online service accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, instant messenger, or email contacts lists, etc. Key Mystic Stealer functions include its ability to extract data from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. In 2008, the Kraken botnet with 495,000 bots infected 10% of the Fortune 500 companies. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. How to Defend Against Adware. Examples of Browser Hijacker Malware Attacks.

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