{"id":1364,"date":"2021-01-29T13:14:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T20:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2021-11-23T10:09:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T17:09:48","slug":"a-familiar-trojan-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/a-familiar-trojan-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"A Familiar Trojan is Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If it&#8217;s too good to be true, it probably is. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Malware finds its way into just about everything. From online game downloads to e-mail attachments, users are encouraged to be mindful of where the source is coming from. You shouldn&#8217;t download unknown software, as the risk of viruses rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/that-free-vpn-download-could-be-dangerous-malware\">TechRadar<\/a> shared a returning trojan that was involved in cyberattacks between 2018 and 2020. They stated that <strong>&#8216;DanaBot&#8217;<\/strong> produced no activity for several months. However, lately, there have been noticeable schemes from the malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/My-Post-45-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1366\" width=\"588\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/My-Post-45-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/My-Post-45-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/My-Post-45-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/My-Post-45-624x327.png 624w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/My-Post-45.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;The DanaBot malware works by hiding two stealer components within the software key of pirated tools. The first software key is used to collect browser details, system information, and cryptocurrency wallets from the victim, while the second is used to install a&nbsp;cryptocurrency miner.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Source: TechRadar<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>DanaBot distributes its malware software online, impersonating legit games or free downloads. When pursued, the malware gives hackers the opportunity to steal personal information, such as banking credentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/My-Post-11-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/My-Post-11-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/My-Post-11-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/My-Post-11-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/My-Post-11-624x327.png 624w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/My-Post-11.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For help with computer issues, call us at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-800-620-5285\">1-800-620-5285<\/a>. \u00a0Karls Technology is a nationwide computer service company with offices in many major cities. This blog post was brought to you by our staff at the Miami Computer Repair Service, if you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamicomputerrepairservice.com\/\">computer repair in Miami, FL<\/a>\u00a0please call the local office at <a href=\"tel:786-780-1540\">(786) 780-1540<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If it&#8217;s too good to be true, it probably is. Malware finds its way into just about everything. From online game downloads to e-mail attachments, users are encouraged to be mindful of where the source is coming from. You shouldn&#8217;t download unknown software, as the risk of viruses rises. 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