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A powerful tool wreaks havoc on the web by stealing gigabytes of sensitive data.
In February 2024, researchers from SilentPush identified a dangerous phishing tool CryptoChameleon, which is actively used by attackers to collect personal data, such as usernames and passwords. This tool, developed by an anonymous author, is aimed at leading cryptocurrency platforms, including Binance and Coinbase.
CryptoChameleon uses fast-flux DNS technology, which allows it to quickly change IP addresses and bypass traditional security methods. For this purpose, the DNSPod service is used, which significantly complicates the detection and blocking of malicious activity. It is noteworthy that the DNSPod service itself belongs to the Chinese company Tencent Cloud.
CryptoChameleon attacks many well-known companies and services. These include Yahoo, Outlook, Gemini, Kraken, Apple/iCloud, Twitter, Binance, Uphold, LastPass, Google/Gmail, and AOL. Fake phishing pages created with CryptoChameleon mimic the websites of these brands to collect user credentials.
SilentPush experts have revealed that CryptoChameleon uses a multi-stage infrastructure to conduct attacks. Instead of using traditional indicators of compromise (IoC), the researchers used their own database, which allowed them to more accurately identify hosting providers and the global infrastructure involved in phishing campaigns.
Technical analysis shows that CryptoChameleon actively uses e-mail, SMS and voice attacks to deliver phishing messages. These attacks are aimed not only at cryptocurrency platforms, but also at other sectors, including social networks and cloud services. As a result, users are exposed to a significant risk of personal data leakage.
Experts emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring and updating of security systems. The use of tools such as CryptoChameleon is becoming increasingly common among cybercriminals, which requires increased awareness and adaptation of protection methods.
Regular software checks and updates, as well as training employees in cybersecurity practices, can significantly reduce the risk of successful phishing attacks.
In February 2024, researchers from SilentPush identified a dangerous phishing tool CryptoChameleon, which is actively used by attackers to collect personal data, such as usernames and passwords. This tool, developed by an anonymous author, is aimed at leading cryptocurrency platforms, including Binance and Coinbase.
CryptoChameleon uses fast-flux DNS technology, which allows it to quickly change IP addresses and bypass traditional security methods. For this purpose, the DNSPod service is used, which significantly complicates the detection and blocking of malicious activity. It is noteworthy that the DNSPod service itself belongs to the Chinese company Tencent Cloud.
CryptoChameleon attacks many well-known companies and services. These include Yahoo, Outlook, Gemini, Kraken, Apple/iCloud, Twitter, Binance, Uphold, LastPass, Google/Gmail, and AOL. Fake phishing pages created with CryptoChameleon mimic the websites of these brands to collect user credentials.
SilentPush experts have revealed that CryptoChameleon uses a multi-stage infrastructure to conduct attacks. Instead of using traditional indicators of compromise (IoC), the researchers used their own database, which allowed them to more accurately identify hosting providers and the global infrastructure involved in phishing campaigns.
Technical analysis shows that CryptoChameleon actively uses e-mail, SMS and voice attacks to deliver phishing messages. These attacks are aimed not only at cryptocurrency platforms, but also at other sectors, including social networks and cloud services. As a result, users are exposed to a significant risk of personal data leakage.
Experts emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring and updating of security systems. The use of tools such as CryptoChameleon is becoming increasingly common among cybercriminals, which requires increased awareness and adaptation of protection methods.
Regular software checks and updates, as well as training employees in cybersecurity practices, can significantly reduce the risk of successful phishing attacks.