What makes this malware particularly dangerous is its use of its own version of EternalBlue, a notorious exploit developed by the NSA that was later leaked and used in the infamous WannaCry in 2017. StripedFly uses the proprietary EternalBlue attack to infiltrate unpatched Windows systems and silently spreads throughout the victim’s network, including Linux machines. Once inside the system, the malware can intercept sensitive data, take screenshots, gain significant control over the compromised device, and even record audio.
To avoid detection, the creators of the malware discreetly embedded a cryptocurrency mining module into the program, which acts as a decoy that prevents anti-virus systems from revealing its full capabilities.
Users are advised to ensure that their systems are up-to-date and protected against such threats.
Source: Ferra
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