Brazil Sounds Alarm on WhatsApp Trojan Targeting Crypto Wallets
A dangerous new malware strain, Eternidade Stealer, is spreading rapidly through WhatsApp in Brazil, posing a global threat to cryptocurrency holders and banking app users. The Delphi-coded Trojan infiltrates devices via malicious messages, then scans WhatsApp contacts to propagate itself while harvesting sensitive data.
Security researchers highlight the Trojan's sophisticated design—it leverages open-source protocols to maintain communication with command servers and automatically spreads by sending infected messages to new targets. The malware specifically targets crypto wallets and banking credentials, exfiltrating data for remote exploitation.
Brazilian cybersecurity teams warn this marks one of the sharpest rises in digital financial threats this year, with millions of users at risk globally. The campaign underscores growing vulnerabilities in messaging platforms that criminals exploit to bypass traditional security measures.
