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Mekotio Strikes Again: Latin American Banks Under Siege by Evolving Trojan
Mekotio, a banking trojan targeting Latin America, is making a comeback. Using phishing emails, it steals banking credentials through fake pop-ups and other malicious tactics. Trend Micro highlights its persistent threat to financial institutions in the region.
Hot Take:
Looks like Latin American banks are getting a double whammy: Mekotio and Red Mongoose Daemon are the Bonnie and Clyde of the cyber world, swiping banking creds like it’s a full-time job!
Key Points:
- Mekotio is a banking trojan targeting Latin American countries, active since 2015.
- Uses tax-themed phishing emails to deploy malware through MSI installer files.
- Steals banking credentials via fake pop-ups, and captures screenshots, keystrokes, and clipboard data.
- Red Mongoose Daemon is a new trojan with similar objectives and tactics, focusing on Brazilian users.
- Both trojans aim to gain unauthorized access to bank accounts and perform fraudulent transactions.
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