Hackers use pirated software to target macOS, Android and Windows devices in search of stealing cryptocurrency, according to Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson.
Trading in cryptocurrency? You might be sitting on a pretty penny in that digital wallet of yours. Feels great, doesn't it? But here's the catch with digital currency: Keeping it secure isn't a walk in the park. Hackers are out there, working overtime to come up with new tricks to swipe your crypto, potentially emptying your wallet in one fell swoop. Yep, for these cyber thieves, your digital cash is the ultimate prize.
Once the malware is downloaded onto your device, it will immediately start checking for Bitcoin and Exodus cryptocurrency wallets. If it discovers either one , the malware replaces the wallet and infects it with another version that's able to steal the cryptocurrency. For some people, this could amount to thousands of dollars. And, it's all because you unintentionally downloaded the malware to your macOS, Android and Windows devices.
The deceptive 'Activator' app and its cryptocurrency heist When you download one of these apps, it launches 'Activator,' which prompts you to put in your device's username and password to install and launch the software, when you think you're installing an app. When this happens successfully , the hacker can spy on your device and receive commands from their server.
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