RAT malware steals over $235,000 in crypto from hundreds of victims in 48 hours
- —Losses exceeded $235,000, with hundreds of wallets hit in 48 hours
- —The malware harvested logins and passwords and hijacked active browser sessions
- —The malware variant, distribution vector and attackers were not disclosed
- —No investigations or victim notifications have been publicly announced
Why it matters: A reminder of self-custody risks: crypto transactions are irreversible, and once a device is infected the keys are effectively under the attacker's control.
Source: Crypto Briefing