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Dive into the murky world of StilachiRAT, a novel and sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) uncovered by Microsoft researchers ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ. This isn't your run-of-the-mill malware; StilachiRAT has its sights set on your digital wallets ๐ฐ and personal data ๐พ.
In this episode, we unpack the inner workings of this stealthy RAT, exploring its arsenal of techniques:
โข System reconnaissance: Learn how StilachiRAT meticulously profiles infected systems, gathering everything from OS details to camera presence ๐ธ.
โข Cryptocurrency theft: Discover its laser focus on 20 different cryptocurrency wallet extensions for Chrome, including MetaMask and Trust Wallet ๐ฆ, and how it sniffs out those precious crypto keys from your clipboard and files ๐.
โข Credential theft: Find out how it swipes your saved browser passwords ๐คซ.
โข 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 โณ.
โข 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 ๐ป.
โข Command and Control (C2): Understand how it communicates with its masters using common ports, even delaying its initial contact to avoid detection ๐.
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
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