A Growing Threat Across Platforms
Mohammedia – A new malware strain named ModStealer has emerged, posing a significant threat to cryptocurrency users. This cross-platform infostealer targets browser-based crypto wallets, including those for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP.
Notably, it evades detection by major antivirus software, making it a formidable threat to crypto enthusiasts.
How ModStealer operates
ModStealer is distributed through deceptive job recruitment ads, primarily targeting developers.
Once executed, it employs heavily obfuscated Node.js scripts (JavaScript code files that have been intentionally transformed into illegible script) ) to bypass signature-based antivirus defenses.
The malware scans the system for wallet data, private…
