New Malware Steals Crypto with Style – StilachiRAT Strikes Again!

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  • Microsoft’s got a new headache: a malware targeting 20 crypto wallets via Google Chrome
  • A stunning amount of stolen crypto funds trace back to hacks and security breaches

Ah, Microsoft. They’re in the headlines once again, and it’s not for their new line of flashy tech gadgets. No, this time it’s because they’ve raised the alarm over a particularly cheeky malware that might just leave your crypto holdings in a very vulnerable position. It’s called ‘StilachiRAT’—and don’t you just love the sound of that? Sounds like something you’d find at a cocktail party in a bad noir film, doesn’t it? Anyway, this little beast has the kind of remote access that lets it steal your credentials faster than a butler who’s had one too many gin and tonics. The malware, it seems, can sneak through your Google Chrome extensions and swipe your digital wallets. How charming!

Among the wallets at risk? Oh, just a few small names like Phantom, Bitget, Trust, MetaMask, BNB Chain, OKX, Sui, and—wait for it—Coinbase. A veritable who’s who of crypto wallets! Now, while Microsoft assures us that the malware isn’t exactly a viral sensation, its stealthy nature means it’s still worth keeping a beady eye on. Because who wants to lose their life savings to a sneaky little rat?

Of course, Phantom Wallet, that Solana-based beauty, has already issued a polite little warning to its users. They’re advising everyone to use password managers, keep their anti-virus updated, and for heaven’s sake, avoid the copy-paste function when handling private keys. Because, as we all know, nothing says ‘I’m asking for trouble’ like laziness with security, right?

Crypto Losses

Now, if you thought the StilachiRAT was the only thing plundering wallets these days, think again. Just last month, Bybit lost a staggering $1.5 billion—yes, billion—with a ‘B’—to a security breach. And that wasn’t even the worst of it. According to data from Web3 security firm PeckShield, half of all reported crypto losses in 2024 have been the result of good ol’ fashioned hacking. Ah, how quaint!

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And don’t get too comfy, dear user. PeckShield’s data reveals that hacks have accounted for a whopping 70% of lost crypto funds over the past year. Ponzi schemes? Scams? Hardly. It’s the hackers who are having the last laugh. And the cherry on top? Less than $500 million of the $3 billion in lost crypto was recovered. So, in other words, early prevention is key, because trying to recover stolen funds is a bit like trying to catch a thief who’s already halfway to the airport with your wallet. It’s just not going to happen, darling.

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2025-03-20 08:10