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New Styx Stealer Malware Discovered by Cybersecurity Experts

Aug 17, 2024
  1. Discovery of Styx Stealer Malware
  2. Details of Malware Development
  3. Functionality of the Malware

Check Point Research (CPR), a cybersecurity solution provider, has discovered a new malware named Styx Stealer. This malware can steal cryptocurrency leveraging its 'clipping' functionality.

Discovery of Styx Stealer Malware

Check Point Research (CPR), a leading cybersecurity firm, has discovered a new malware named Styx Stealer. This virus specializes in stealing cryptocurrency using 'crypto clipping' technology.

Details of Malware Development

The development of Styx Stealer is linked to the Phemedrone Stealer family. CPR managed to obtain information about the developers due to a mistake during debugging that led to the leak of sensitive data.

The developer's mistake led to the compromise of the operation and the subsequent failure in distributing the malware.Check Point Research

Functionality of the Malware

Styx Stealer can steal browser data, passwords, auto-fill data, and instant messenger sessions. The malware was launched in April this year and is available for licensing at $75 per month or $350 for a lifetime license.

The discovery of the Styx Stealer malware highlights the dangers of cyber threats related to cryptocurrencies and the importance of data security.

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