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Windows Users Beware: SnakeKeylogger Strikes Again!
SnakeKeylogger is back, and it’s nastier than ever. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs reports a surge in infections as this malware records keystrokes, steals credentials, and takes screenshots. Typically spread via phishing, it’s now more sophisticated with data exfiltration via FTP and SMTP, making it a significant…
Hot Take:
Looks like the SnakeKeylogger is back on the prowl, and it’s not just slithering around – it’s doing the full Monty Python and hitting us with a Holy Grail of cyber nasties: keylogging, credential theft, and even screenshot snooping. Who knew your keyboard could be a spy’s best friend?
Key Points:
- SnakeKeylogger is a Microsoft .NET-based malware known for stealing credentials and recording keystrokes.
- Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs detected an uptick in infections and added a detection signature on July 31.
- This malware can also gather clipboard data, browser credentials, and system/network information.
- Typically spread through phishing campaigns, often via malicious Office documents or PDFs.
- FortiGuard recommends caution with emails, links, and attachments, as well as keeping security systems updated.
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