The Microsoft technology giant has shared a new report warning malware that targets 20 of the most popular cryptocurrency portfolios used with Google Chrome extension.
Researchers in response to Microsoft incidents have raised alarms from a new remote Trojan horse (RAT), nicknamed Stilachirat, which could deploy “sophisticated techniques to escape detection, persist in the target environment and exfiltrate sensitive data”, shared the team in a blog article.
According to the team, malware was discovered in November 2024, and it could steal user portfolio information, and all identification information, including user names and passwords, stored in their Google Chrome browser. Stilachirat targets 20 cryptographic wallets, including some of the most used as metamask, Coinbase portfolio, Phantom, Okx Wallet and BNB Chain Wallet.
Although malware has not been widely distributed, Microsoft shared that it was unable to identify which entity is behind the threat and has presented certain mitigation guidelines for current targets, including the installation of antivirus software.
“Because of its furtive capacities and rapid changes within the ecosystem of malware, we share these results as part of our continuous efforts to monitor, analyze and account for the landscape of evolving threats,” the team wrote.
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