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WhatsApp-Based Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilian Users in New Malware Campaign
A fresh look at digital threats shows malicious software using WhatsApp to spread the Astaroth banking trojan, mainly affecting people in Brazil. Though messaging apps are common tools for connection, they now serve attackers aiming to steal financial data. This method – named Boto Cor-de-Rosa by analysts at Acronis Threat Research – stands out because it leans on social trust within widely used platforms. Instead of relying on email or fake web…
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WhatsApp-Based Astaroth Banking Trojan Targets Brazilian Users in New Malware Campaign
A fresh look at digital threats shows malicious software using WhatsApp to spread the Astaroth banking trojan, mainly affecting people in Brazil. Though messaging apps are common tools for connection, they now serve attackers aiming to steal financial data. This method – named Boto Cor-de-Rosa by analysts at Acronis Threat Research – stands out because it leans on social trust within widely used platforms. Instead of relying on email or fake web…
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