Astaroth malware uses YouTube channel descriptions for hacks
SecureBlitz
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In 2020, the digital landscape witnessed a cunning maneuver by the infamous Astaroth malware. This infostealing Trojan, notorious for targeting Brazilian users, adopted a novel tactic to evade detection and compromise unsuspecting victims: hiding its malicious code within YouTube channel descriptions.
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