{"id":28065,"date":"2020-09-02T15:32:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=28065"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:27:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T06:27:59","slug":"new-cryptominer-kryptocibule-targets-residents-of-eastern-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/new-cryptominer-kryptocibule-targets-residents-of-eastern-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"New cryptominer KryptoCibule targets residents of Eastern Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESET researchers have discovered a new Trojan, KryptoCibule, aimed at stealing and mining cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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KryptoCibule spreads through torrents containing infected ZIP archives with pirated content.<\/p>\n

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Archive containing the malicious attachment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The malware includes a range of tools that complicate its detection on an infected machine.<\/p>\n

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Components and tools of KryptoCibule<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To protect against the new cryptominer, users are advised to stop using pirated content.<\/p>\n

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Earlier, cybersecurity experts reported a surge in Mekotio trojan activity aimed at stealing cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n

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