Warning: New malware 'Mamont' impersonates Google Chrome to steal information
Security researchers recently discovered a new malware called 'Mamont', which can impersonate Google Chrome to trick information theft.
Mamont hides itself by impersonating the popular web browser Google Chrome to steal information such as users' passwords, text, photos, and contacts. Experts say that currently the malware only targets Russian speakers, but the threat actors behind 'Mamont' will quickly expand their targets.
Online fraud tactics with 'Mamont' malware are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Fraudsters often use rented or purchased bank accounts to make suspicious transactions and launder money. They post information on forums and social networks about renting/buying accounts or approaching low-income workers, students, etc. to open bank accounts for 500,000 to 1 million VND per account.
This malware has the same icon as Chrome, so it makes it easy for users to get confused and trapped.
To avoid becoming a victim of personal information theft and malicious code installation, people should be careful of unfamiliar links and not provide sensitive personal information such as citizen identification numbers or card numbers. credit card number, bank account number, OTP code. In addition, users absolutely do not download software that is not reputable or of unknown origin and should pay attention to the permissions that the application requires when installing.
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