Snake Keylogger Targets Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Users in New Attack Campaign

Summary: A new variant of the Snake Keylogger (404 Keylogger) has been detected, targeting major web browsers to steal sensitive user information. Identified by FortiGuard Labs, this malware employs sophisticated evasion techniques and is linked to over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide. Organizations are urged to enhance their email security and adopt advanced detection tools to combat this threat effectively.

Affected: Users of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox

Keypoints :

• Snake Keylogger variant AutoIt/Injector.GTY!tr targets sensitive data through keystroke logging and clipboard monitoring.
• Delivered mainly via phishing emails, it has been linked to 280+ million blocked infections, with higher concentrations in China, Turkey, and Spain.
• The malware utilizes advanced techniques like process hollowing and AutoIt scripting to evade detection and ensure persistence on infected systems.
• Organizations are advised to bolster email security, utilize advanced threat detection tools, and conduct employee training on cybersecurity best practices.