Brazil WhatsApp Malware Attack Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets and Bank Accounts

BlockBeats News, November 20th, according to Cointelegraph, Trustwave's cybersecurity research team SpiderLabs' latest report reveals that a banking trojan named "Eternidade Stealer" is spreading widely in Brazil via WhatsApp.

The attackers are using social engineering techniques such as fake government program notifications, courier information, and investment groups to trick users into clicking malicious links. Upon clicking, the malware infects the device and hijacks the WhatsApp account, automatically spreading to the victim's contact list. This trojan is capable of scanning and stealing login credentials from multiple Brazilian banks, fintech companies, and cryptocurrency exchanges. To avoid detection, the malware uses a preset Gmail account to receive commands instead of a fixed server address. Security experts advise users to remain cautious of any links, even from trusted contacts, and to keep their software updated to prevent such attacks.