Malware "MulheresPerdidas" infects Chrome and steals information ... - Techworld

A new malware called “MulheresPerdidas.exe” which hits the Google Chrome and aims to steal bank information of users, has been identified by experts in the security company ESET.

to infect a machine, “MulheresPerdidas.exe” uses a method of social engineering. For this use a dropper – file that installs other files in the system to propagate so that the user does not identify its presence. By clicking the “MulheresPerdidas.exe”, the dropper downloads the JavaScript files camouflaged by folder names known as “Skype” and “Microsoft”.

Thus, the operating system is infected via the browser without the user noticing the presence of the threat.

reboot, the malware installs a malicious plugin in Chrome, which will monitor the activities of each user access.

To steal information, cybercriminals add fields not legitimate site visited by the user that induce complete information, such as SSN, password and bank account number. These data are sent directly to the email of the hacker by a trusted server and legitimate government of Brazil, due to a design flaw that allows the attacker to maintain anonymity and hide the illegal operation.

“Brazil has many cases of banking malware. Nevertheless, the great danger of this new threat is to obtain sensitive information, diretamento that impact on users,” says Jorge Di Camillo, Country Manager ESET Brazil. “The Brazilian Internet users need to be vigilant and redouble care Internet browsing. To prevent this type of attack is recommended to have a proactive security solution installed on your computer and update constantly and continuously all the applications,” says the executive.