Recently, researches discovered a new form of malware called CoreBot. CoreBot began as a limited malware however has quickly grown in capabilities due to its easy programing as a modular plugin system. A few of its current functions include an ability to hack browsers, perform real-time form grabbing, and on-the-fly web injections.
CoreBot seems to be targeting URLs linked to 33 financial institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The malware began small only being able to steal locally stored passwords, however with its new capabilities CoreBot is quickly becoming grouped with more serious malwares such as Zeus, Dyre, and Dridex. Victims are users operating on Chrome, Mozilla, and Internet Explorer web browsers. CoreBot hacks into the victims web browsers and monitors their activities until it gathers the necessary information to access the users bank's server. For more information about CoreBot please visit http://www.securityweek.com/corebot-becomes-full-fledged-banking-trojan. ~Alex
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