Named ElectroRAT after being discovered in December, the cross-platform RAT malware is written in Golang and it was used as part of a campaign that has been targeting cryptocurrency users since the start of 2020.
What are fake cryptocurrency apps laced with?
Intezer Labs said it discovered fake cryptocurrency apps laced with ElectroRAT, a new Go-based malware strain.
What is cryptocurrency malware and how does it work?
Security firm Intezer Labs said it discovered a covert year-long malware operation where cybercriminals created fake cryptocurrency apps in order to trick users into installing a new strain of malware on their systems, with the obvious end goal of stealing victims' funds.
What is electrorat Trojan?
These malware are stealers mainly purchased on the Dark Web as off-the-shelf malware. ElectroRAT shares similar functionalities to these well-known trojans, however, it’s written from scratch in Golang. We assume a reason for this is to target multiple operating systems, since Golang is incredibly efficient for multi-platform use.
