🚨 New cyber threat alert! 🚨

Dive into the murky world of StilachiRAT, a novel and sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) uncovered by Microsoft researchers 🕵️‍♂️. This isn't your run-of-the-mill malware; StilachiRAT has its sights set on your digital wallets 💰 and personal data 💾.

In this episode, we unpack the inner workings of this stealthy RAT, exploring its arsenal of techniques:

• System reconnaissance: Learn how StilachiRAT meticulously profiles infected systems, gathering everything from OS details to camera presence 📸.
• Cryptocurrency theft: Discover its laser focus on 20 different cryptocurrency wallet extensions for Chrome, including MetaMask and Trust Wallet 🦊, and how it sniffs out those precious crypto keys from your clipboard and files 🔑.
• Credential theft: Find out how it swipes your saved browser passwords 🤫.
• Persistence mechanisms: We'll reveal how StilachiRAT digs in its heels, using sneaky methods to ensure it stays on your system, even if you try to remove it ⏳.
• Evasion tactics: Uncover the anti-forensic tricks this RAT uses to hide from security software and analysts, including clearing event logs and obfuscating its code 👻.
• Command and Control (C2): Understand how it communicates with its masters using common ports, even delaying its initial contact to avoid detection 📞.
While not yet widespread, StilachiRAT's advanced capabilities make it a significant threat, especially for cryptocurrency users. We'll also discuss mitigation strategies recommended by Microsoft to help you protect yourself.

Briefing Document: StilachiRAT Malware Analysis | Blog | PortalFuse

Stay informed, stay safe! 🛡️ #cybersecurity #malware #crypto #StilachiRAT