New Windows malware aims to steal social media passwords


By MYBRANDBOOK


New Windows malware aims to steal social media passwords

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a malware dubbed as FFDroider, which not only focuses on stealing login credentials for social media websites, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, but also steals passwords for Amazon, eBay and Etsy accounts.

 

The information stolen by the trojan malware can be used to take control of accounts, steal personal information, commit fraud against victims, and could also provide attackers with a means of hacking other accounts. The malware can steal cookies from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge browsers.

 

To avoid being detected after installation, the malware disguises itself as messenger application Telegram – although users who aren't Telegram users might wonder why folders claiming to be that app have appeared.

 

Once installed on a system, the malware monitors the actions of the victim and, when they enter their username and password into the specified social media platforms, the information is stolen. The attackers could also use compromised Facebook or Instagram accounts of businesses to run malicious advertising campaigns, take control of additional accounts, steal more payment details, or spread the malware further.

 

Researchers have observed “multiple” campaigns related to FFDroider, which are all connected to a malicious program embedded in cracked versions of installers and freeware.

 

It is recommended to apply multi-factor authentication across all social media platforms, as this helps to stop attackers from accessing accounts, even if they have the right password. People should be extremely careful of unexpected emails claiming to offer free software – especially if that software is something that usually must be paid for, as that's often a clear sign that the download link can't be trusted.

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