AI Tools Fuel Brazilian Phishing Scam While Efimer Trojan Steals Crypto from 5,000 Victims
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What’s new: A new phishing campaign in Brazil is utilizing AI-powered website building tools to create replica sites of government agencies, tricking users into making payments and collecting sensitive personal information. Additionally, a malspam campaign distributing the Efimer Trojan has targeted over 5,000 users, primarily in Brazil, to steal cryptocurrency through malicious scripts and compromised WordPress sites.
Who’s affected
Approximately 5,015 users have been impacted by the Efimer Trojan, with significant concentrations in Brazil, India, Spain, Russia, Italy, Germany, the U.K., Canada, France, and Portugal. Victims of the phishing scam are primarily individuals who may unknowingly provide personal information and make payments.
What to do
- Implement robust email filtering to block phishing attempts and malicious attachments.
- Educate users on recognizing phishing attempts and the importance of verifying website authenticity.
- Monitor for unusual transactions or requests for sensitive information, especially related to government services.
- Ensure that all systems, including WordPress sites, are updated and secured against known vulnerabilities.
- Consider deploying anti-malware solutions that can detect and mitigate threats like the Efimer Trojan.