New Malware Targets Crypto Wallets to Steal Bitcoin — TradingView News
According to a recent report, new malware uses the ClickFix social engineering tactic, a phishing technique where users are tricked into executing a command under the pretext of completing a CAPTCHA or fixing a system issue.
Bad actors are primarily hunting for crypto users, but they are also targeting browsers, messaging apps, FTP clients, and email accounts.
The campaign is dangerous because it combines social engineering with advanced malware delivery that can evade detection.
Evolved from ACR (AcridRain) Stealer, a malware previously sold via a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model until mid-2024. It is now being sold via a subscription.
Users are tricked into running a command in Windows Run under the pretext of completing a CAPTCHA…
