It's called Raccoon malware and it's even peskier than the brown-and-white critters causing havoc in your backyard.
According to tech news site ZDNet, Raccoon is growing in popularity among cybercriminals for its wide-reaching capabilities.
The Raccoon "Infostealer" is particularly adept at stealing data from infected devices.
Raccoon malware goes for $200 a month, but it can reap a far greater return for its purchasers.
Cybersecurity analysts Cyberark noted that unlike most run-of-the-mill info stealers, Raccoon malware uses a variety of techniques to steal information.
Its C++ malware can swipe data from at least 35 different browsers.
Raccoon is generally delivered to its victims through phishing campaigns and fraudulent emails with MS Office documents attached containing the malicious code.
While Raccoon can steal online credentials and financial information, here's where it gets really scary.
Among the browsers, the Raccoon malware targets are Firefox, Microsft Edge, and Google Chrome.
New threats in the shape of Raccoon malware are making it easy for anyone to get in on cybercrime.
Beware of the "Raccoon" malware trying to steal your crypto, all web browsers are affected
Published on Feb 26, 2020
by Cryptoslate | Published on Coinage
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