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CyberCartel: Latest Banking Trojan Threat in Chrome Extensions

In recent years, Latin America (LATAM) has become a favourite target for threat actors, especially those attacking financial organizations. The recent report by Security Intelligence titled “Unveiling the Latest Banking Threats in LATAM,” explains the changing scenario of banking Trojans in the region. This blog covers important findings and results of the report, showing the sophisticated techniques used by threat actors and the immediate need for advanced cybersecurity measures.

Malicious Chrome Extension Rising

The top trend concerning the report is the rise in campaigns that involve Chrome extensions. The extensions, often masked as genuine tools, are made to hack into users’ browsers and do various activities. After installing, threat actors can hack login credentials, take screenshots, and deploy malicious scripts into web pages. The report stresses that these extensions are specifically dangerous as they can evade traditional security checks and stay hidden for longer periods.

CyberCartel and its Role

The report also sheds light on the notorious activities of the cybercriminal group known as CyberCartel. The group has been associated with various high-profile attacks on finan

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