Brazil WhatsApp malware attacks target crypto wallets and bank accounts

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Trustwave's cybersecurity research team SpiderLabs has released a new report stating that a banking trojan called "Eternidade Stealer" is being widely spread in Brazil via WhatsApp.

Attackers use social engineering tactics such as fake government program notifications, courier information, and investment groups to lure users into clicking malicious links. Once clicked, the malware simultaneously infects the device and hijacks the WhatsApp account, automatically spreading to the victim's list. This trojan can scan and steal login credentials from multiple Brazilian banks, fintech companies, and cryptocurrency exchanges. To avoid detection, the malware uses preset Gmail accounts to receive instructions instead of a fixed server address. Security experts advise users to be cautious with any links, even those from trusted contacts, and to keep their software updated to guard against such attacks.