New cryptominer KryptoCibule targets residents of Eastern Europe

ESET researchers have discovered a new Trojan, KryptoCibule, aimed at stealing and mining cryptocurrency.

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The malware’s features allow it to launch hidden mining on the victim’s device, spoof cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and steal personal data.

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KryptoCibule is aimed primarily at residents of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Its name translates as “cryptoluk,” as the trojan operators use the .onion domain to control the malware.

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KryptoCibule spreads through torrents containing infected ZIP archives with pirated content.

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Archive containing the malicious attachment

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The malware includes a range of tools that complicate its detection on an infected machine.

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Components and tools of KryptoCibule

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To protect against the new cryptominer, users are advised to stop using pirated content.

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Earlier, cybersecurity experts reported a surge in Mekotio trojan activity aimed at stealing cryptocurrency.

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