WezRat Woes: Iranian Hackers Unleash Sneaky Spyware in Cyber Espionage Escapade
Meet WezRat, the sneaky malware making waves. This Iranian-crafted espionage tool can steal your cookies, take screenshots, and even log your keystrokes—all while posing as a Google Chrome update! With its complex tricks, WezRat’s creators are clearly investing in cyber espionage, targeting organizations worldwide.
Hot Take:
WezRat: Proof that even cybercriminals can’t resist a good rebranding! While most of us were busy updating our resumes, the Iranian state-sponsored actors decided to update their malware game. WezRat doesn’t just have a catchy name; it’s got features! Now, if only it could help us remember our own passwords instead of stealing them…
Key Points:
- WezRat is a new remote access trojan and information stealer used by Iranian state-sponsored actors.
- The malware can execute commands, take screenshots, upload files, perform keylogging, and steal clipboard content and cookie files.
- Attackers use trojanized Google Chrome installers as part of their attack chain.
- Phishing emails impersonating the Israeli National Cyber Directorate were used to distribute WezRat.
- There are at least two different teams involved in the development and operations of WezRat.
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