Scranos, a new rootkit malware, steals passwords and pushes YouTube clicks

Safety researchers have found out an unusual new malware that steals shopper passwords and account charge methods stored in a victim’s browser — and as well as silently pushes up YouTube subscribers and income. The malware, Scranos, infects with rootkit purposes, burying deep into inclined …
Security researchers have discovered an unusual new malware that steals user passwords and account payment methods stored in a victim’s browser — and also silently pushes up YouTube subscribers and revenue. The malware, Scranos, infects with rootkit capabilities, burying deep into vulnerable …Original article
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