Some US and UK intelligence agencies have published a joint report warning cryptocurrency users about a new malware called “Infamous Chisel” targeting Android devices. Its developers designed the malware to siphon crypto assets and data from users and organizations.
Warning for cryptocurrency users from FBI and GCHQ!
Government agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom have issued an advisory on new malware. The report warns users about a new malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges. The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), which is part of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), says “Infamous Chisel” ” published a joint report about the malware called.
According to the report, the malware is related to the activities of Sandworm, a cyberwarfare unit operating under Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU. The joint report also states that Sandworm targeted Android devices of the Ukrainian military. It also records that they use it to get information from mobile devices they hijacked with the new malware.
Directories where information was extracted by malware. Source: National Cyber Security CenterMalware also captures data
The report states that some of the data captured by the malware includes data within the applications of crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase and the directories of the Trust Wallet application. According to the report, every file in the listed directories is leaked regardless of their type. The joint report also notes that Infamous Chisel’s components were developed with little attention to “concealing malicious activity.” However, the malware lacks stealth techniques to hide its activities. But this is likely due to the lack of host-based detection systems for Android devices, according to the report.
Meanwhile, cryptokoin.com As you follow, such events are not uncommon in the crypto world. In 2023 alone, nearly $1 billion was lost due to exploits, hacks and scams. On September 1, blockchain security firm CertiK reported that approximately $997 million was lost year-to-date. In August alone, such attacks generated around $45 million. Despite the amount, losses were significantly lower than the previous month. In July, malicious attacks resulted in the loss of more than $486 million in crypto assets.
