Alarm sounded over theft from cypto wallet

ISLAMABAD: People have been warned that hackers have become active in stealing cryptocurrency wallet data with the help of malware.

A virus named Leuma Stellar could steal login, browser information and cryptocurrency wallet data. The information and data stolen from the virus could be sold on hacking forums.

The Pakistan Cyber Emergency Response Team, under the Cabinet Division, has issued an advisory, saying that the virus is spread using fake bot detection system images in PDF files. A large-scale phishing campaign has been identified through the bot detection system.

According to the advisory, attackers force users to download malicious PDFs by modifying search engines. The PDF files contain images of a fraudulent bot detection system. Clicking on the images redirects users to phishing websites.

These websites steal financial information or infect systems with malware viruses. The advisory states that the virus could also misuse the internet of victims. The phishing campaign has affected users in the technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors.

The advisory recommends training in identifying malicious PDFs, monitoring fake websites and reporting fraudulent domains. The advisory recommends that organisations regularly back up and verify recovery processes for important data, update all systems to prevent attacks, adopt a multi-factor authentication system and strengthen cybersecurity defences.