- Microsoft has marked a malware that could influence 20 crypto -portfolios via Google Chrome
- A large part of stolen crypto funds is linked to hacks and infringements of security
Microsoft is in the news today after it has marked a new security threat that could make 20 crypto portfolios accessible via Google Chrome extensions. As peh a reportThe malware ‘Stilachirat’ has external access to PCs, so that it can scan and steal the references of users, including digital portfolios.
Some of the portfolios that are vulnerable to the malware include Phantom, Bitget, Trust, Metamask, BNB chain, OKX, SUI and Coinbase Wallets.
Here it is worth pointing out that although Microsoft noted that the malware had no huge footprint, the Stealth options are worth monitoring. This, to help users to protect their crypto assets.
Solana-based Phantom wallet already has recognized The threat and warned his users to take extra measures. Users are advised to use password managers, to update their antivirus and prevent copy-paste private keys.
Crypto losing
Last month, Bybit lost $ 1.5 billion in a safety infringement linked to North Korean threat actors. In fact, this was good for half of the reported Lost funds in 2024, according to data collected by Web3 security company Peckshield.
Source: Peckshield
According to Peckshield’s data, Hacks have compared 70% of the total lost funds with scams in the past year. This means that users have been more sensitive to security infringements than Ponzi schedules.
Besides, less than $ 500 million of the lost +$ 3 billion crypto funds in 2024 were recovered. Simply put, early prevention and security measures are necessary because in some cases recovery efforts can be weak and unlikely.
