New Crypto Malware Targets Coinbase, MetaMask: Mars Stealer Can Steal Wallet Private Keys

New cryptomalware currently targets cryptocurrency wallets, such as Coinbase, Binance Chain, and MetaMask. Right now, these digital wallet services are not focusing on their systems' security features.

On the other hand, it also attacks some popular two-factor authentication and a grab function, allowing it to acquire sensitive crypto wallet private keys from its victims.

"Mars Stealer written in ASM/C with using WinApi, weight is 95 kb. Uses special techniques to hide WinApi calls, encrypts strings, collects information in the memory, supports secured SSL-connection with C&C, doesn't use CRT, STD," said 3xp0rt via his official blog post.

Aside from Coinbase, Binance Chain, and MetaMask, the security expert also provided other tools targeted by Mars Stealer.

Mars Stealer's Other Targets

Targeting crypto wallet services is alarming since the new malware can lead to massive digital currency theft, especially since more people are now investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other rising cryptocurrencies.

However, this new cryptomalware also focuses on some popular browsers. These include Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Brave, Epic Privacy Browser, Opera Stable, and other browsing tools.

On the other hand, it can collect the following information:

• Processor model
• Computer name
• Machine ID
• GUID
• Installed software and their versions
• User name
• Domain computer name

If you want to see more details about the new Mars Stealer malware, you can click this link.

In other news, HUB Security finally achieved FIPS 140-2 level certification. Meanwhile, the FBI's latest warning urges audiences and athletes to use temporary phones for the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Written by: Griffin Davis