December 20, 2023 at 04:03AM
A new Go-based information stealer malware called JaskaGO poses a cross-platform threat to Windows and Apple macOS systems, equipped with extensive commands from its C&C server. Capable of establishing persistence within the system, it employs multiple tactics for information theft and cryptocurrency theft. Its distribution method and campaign scale remain unclear.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– A new Go-based information stealer malware called JaskaGO has emerged as a cross-platform threat to both Windows and Apple macOS systems.
– JaskaGO conducts checks to determine if it is executing within a virtual machine environment to fly under the radar.
– The malware can harvest information, establish connections to its command-and-control server, modify the clipboard for cryptocurrency theft, and establish persistence within the system on macOS.
– It is not yet clear how the malware is distributed, and its scale of impact remains uncertain.
– JaskaGO leverages the Go programming language for its simplicity, efficiency, and cross-platform capabilities, making it an attractive choice for malware authors.
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