Malware Sneaks Past Microsoft Defender: $24K Heist Highlights Security Flaw in Fake NFT Game App
Malware bypasses Microsoft Defender and 2FA, stealing $24K in crypto through a fake NFT game app. It slips past defenses like a ninja in an antivirus blind spot, proving even digital currency can be pickpocketed. Bitdefender and Malwarebytes swoop in like cyber superheroes, but it’s a reminder to stay vigilant and download wisely.
Hot Take:
Crypto thieves, 1; Microsoft Defender and Google 2FA, 0. In a plot twist worthy of a bad heist movie, a fake NFT game app waltzes past Microsoft Defender and Google’s 2FA, pilfering $24K in cryptocurrency. Who knew digital pickpocketing could be so lucrative?
Key Points:
- The malware masqueraded as an innocuous NFT game app, managing to deceive Microsoft Defender.
- It bypassed Google’s two-factor authentication by installing a malicious Chrome extension.
- The malware shut down if it detected the user was in Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus.
- Bitdefender and Malwarebytes were more effective than Microsoft Defender in thwarting the malware.
- The incident highlights the need for stronger antivirus solutions and caution when downloading apps.
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