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Coyote Malware: A new and dangerous cyber attacker has surfaced called Coyote Malware. This malware is now stealing the banking information of users by making the accessibility tools of Windows as its weapon. This malware misuses the UI Automation feature of Windows, especially which was originally designed to help the disabled users.
How does this malware work?
Coyote usually enters the computer through a valid -looking installer such as Squirrel Installer. Once installed, it quietly becomes active in the background and starts collecting basic information of the system. Then it monitors which window or apps the user is opening.
If the user accesses a banking website or Crypto Exchange, then this malware reads the data seen on the screen with the help of UI Automation feature. It can also remove the URL of the website from the tabs and address bar of the browser and introduces them to its target list. If the URL matches a bank or a crypto platform, it tries to steal login details or wallet information immediately.
Who is targeting Coyote at the moment?
Right now this malware is the most active in Brazil. There are the main targets like Banco Do Brasil, Santander, and Crypto Exchange. But it is a matter of concern that often cyber attackers first trial new malware in any one country and then spread it around the world.
Why is it so dangerous?
The most dangerous thing about Coyote is that it uses Windows inbuilt tools. For this reason traditional antivirus software does not recognize it and it keeps stealing data quietly in the system.
How to avoid this cyber threat?
- Download software only from reliable websites.
- Always keep your operating system and antivirus updated.
- Beware of unknown links or software while doing banking or crypto related work.
- It has become more important to keep an eye on what information is there on the screen.
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