Parallax RAT Targeting Cryptocurrency Firms with Sophisticated Injection Techniques

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Cryptocurrency companies are being targeted as part of a new campaign that delivers a remote access trojan called Parallax RAT.

The malware "uses injection techniques to hide within legitimate processes, making it difficult to detect," Uptycs said in a new report. "Once it has been successfully injected, attackers can interact with their victim via Windows Notepad that likely serves as a communication channel."

Parallax RAT grants attackers remote access to victim machines. It comes with features to upload and download files as well as record keystrokes and screen captures.

Parallax RAT Targeting Cryptocurrency Firms with Sophisticated Injection Techniques

Cybercriminals are using Parallax RAT to target cryptocurrency companies, giving them the ability to record keystrokes, take screenshots, and upload a

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