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Computer analysts have found a new type of virus — a remote-access trojan — that targets cryptocurrency users.
Computer analysts at cybersecurity firm Zscaler ThreatLabZ have found a new type of trojan that targets cryptocurrency users.
In a blog post published on Aug. 8, the company reveals that it identified a new remote-access trojan (RAT) that is able to capture administrative control of the targeted computer, retrieve browser history and look for activities involving cryptocurrency, credit cards, business, social media and others.
The malware is called Saefko and is written in .NET, a software framework developed by Microsoft and used to develop a wide range of applications.
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