Phishing Email Documents Deliver the MetaStealer Malware
MetaStealer Malware is a dangerous threat, which is being distributed through fake phishing emails that contain malicious attachments. The attached files might look like documents and archives but, in reality, they pack a piece of malicious code, which enables the initialization of the MetaStealer Malware payload. This malware is identified as an information stealer, and it can work in the background to steal all sorts of information from infected victims.
The exact reach of the MetaStealer Malware is not clear yet, but it is safe to assume that its operators are planning to targets users all over the world. Once planted, the infostealer establishes communication with the remote command-and-control server and begins to exfiltrate information. Just like other information stealers, this one also has all sorts of data theft features. It can hijack Web browser information, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, system information, two-factor authentication data, and more.
The MetaStealer Malware can also log keystrokes, or steal specific file formats from the user's hard drive. Needless to say, this malware could enable its operators to compromise accounts, wallets, and much more.
Protect yourself from the MetaStealer Malware and similar attacks by utilizing up-to-date antivirus software, and taking the necessary measures to stay safe online. Avoid interacting with low-quality websites, and do not open random email attachments from non-verified senders.
