Coronavirus uses the epidemic by cyber criminals to organize various cyber attacks. The new method aims to trap internet users who want to obtain information about the virus that continues to spread globally.
It is important to note that users are requested to download software to activate the spreading of Coronavirus, which is renewed over time. After downloading the software, virus maps are running from the original source. In the background, malware comes into play.
According to the analysis, AZORult is among the malware that spreads to computers over Coronavirus maps. Ransomware attacks are the usage area of malware that focused on stealing information, which was first detected in 2016.
By entering the content of web browsers such as cookies and search history, AZORult can steal all the private information of the users, first and foremost, then cryptocurrencies.
AZORult is the most used malware to circulate sensitive information on Russia's cybercrime black markets. In this version, the goal is to open a hidden administrator account on remote computers and access them remotely with a desktop.