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Neptune RAT Variant Spreads via YouTube to Steal Windows Passwords

Neptune RAT Variant Spreads via YouTube to Steal Windows Passwords

CYFIRMA cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new version of Neptune RAT, a remote administration tool that targets Windows devices. Using visual basic .NET, the malware is being promoted on platforms like GitHub, Telegram, and YouTube, and can steal user credentials, replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and lock files with ransomware features. The malware is reportedly able to avoid removal by modifying registry values and adding itself to the Windows Task Scheduler.

Source: hackread.com –

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