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Beware the Slithering Snake: New Keylogger Variant Strikes Windows Users with a Venomous Bite!
Beware Windows users: the sneaky Snake Keylogger variant is slithering through phishing emails, using AutoIt to dodge antivirus defenses. With over 280 million blocked attempts globally, this malware is after your credentials, creeping through browsers like Chrome and Firefox. Remember, when it comes to keylogger threats, always keep your cyber shields up!
Hot Take:
It seems the Snake Keylogger has slithered back into the spotlight with a stealthy makeover that James Bond would envy. This time, it’s using AutoIt to blend into the background like a chameleon at a neon disco. Who knew that a scripting language used for automating mundane tasks could become the perfect partner-in-crime for cyber villains? Next time you see an email that looks suspiciously like a Nigerian prince’s inheritance offer, remember: it could be a snake in email’s clothing!
Key Points:
- New Snake Keylogger variant discovered by FortiGuard Labs targeting Windows users.
- Snake Keylogger uses AutoIt for stealthy execution and obfuscation, evading antivirus detection.
- Spreads via phishing emails, predominantly affecting users in China, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain.
- Steals sensitive data from popular browsers and exfiltrates it using SMTP and Telegram bots.
- Employs techniques like process hollowing and startup persistence for evasion and longevity.
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