Python-Based WhatsApp Worm Spreads Eternidade Stealer Across Brazilian Devices
Summary
A new cyber campaign has emerged in Brazil, utilizing social engineering and WhatsApp hijacking to spread a banking trojan called Eternidade Stealer. This threat is significant due to its ability to dynamically retrieve command-and-control addresses, indicating a sophisticated level of exploitation targeting Brazilian users.
Original Article Summary
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that leverages a combination of social engineering and WhatsApp hijacking to distribute a Delphi-based banking trojan named Eternidade Stealer as part of attacks targeting users in Brazil. "It uses Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) to dynamically retrieve command-and-control (C2) addresses, allowing the threat actor to
Impact
WhatsApp, Brazilian devices
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Newly disclosed
Remediation
Users should be cautious of unsolicited messages and avoid clicking on suspicious links. Regularly update software and use security solutions that can detect and block such threats.