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The malware is an adaptation of the Phemedrone Stealer which made headlines earlier this year. Exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender, the software executes scripts on PCs without prompting any security warnings.last year, and users can protect themselves by ensuring their OS is up-to-date.
Styx Stealer is available to rent at $75 per month, albeit a lifetime license is only $350. Check Point told me that “the website selling Styx Stealer is still active, and anyone can purchase it… We also observe that the creator of Styx Stealer is active on Telegram, responding to messages. The creator is also working on a second product, Styx Crypter, which helps bypass antivirus protection. As a result, Styx Stealer continues to pose a potential threat to many users worldwide.
When stealing crypto, the malware applies additional defenses to protect its ongoing operation. “If the crypto-clipper is enabled in the configuration, Styx Stealer applies additional anti-debugging and analysis techniques. All checks are performed only once after the stealer is launched. The stealer includes a comprehensive list of process names associated with various debuggers and analysis software. It searches for and terminates these processes.
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