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Title: 2021-01-08 Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Users attacked by Malware
Post by: ppblockchain on January 08, 2021, 02:19:23 PM
I really hate rodents, but especially ones that eat your money. Malware ElectroRat is after crypto wallets, says a researcher at cybersecurity firm Intezer. The malware has been in operation over the past year, and as excitement over cryptocurrency continues to escalate, the number of potential victims could grow too.

“It’s unsurprising to see novel malware being published, especially during a bull market in which the value of cryptocurrency is shooting up and making such attacks more profitable,” said Jameson Lopp, chief technology officer (CTO) at crypto custody startup Casa.

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