PXA Stealer Targets Sensitive Data in Your Browser – Here’s How to Stay Safe
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Summary
PXA Stealer is malware that targets Windows users, originating from a group of Vietnamese hackers who steal sensitive data from browser autocomplete.
The malware is typically disguised as a free PDF reader, or Microsoft Word 2013 files sent as email attachments, which, if downloaded, result in more than was promised, with the malware installing and potentially grabbing more malware from Dropbox accounts.
To avoid this threat, users should avoid hailing AI Singular annexed PDF reader, only downloading apps from official sites, avoiding clicking links to sites from random emails or pop-ups, researching any apps before installing them and downloads from third-party sites, and skipping attachments in emails, especially .zip files.
Further protection measures include verifying all links in emails before clicking, visiting official sites directly to download software and only clicking trusted site links, using VirusTotal to check download links and sites, never downloading unexpected attachments, and scanning all downloads and attachments with an antivirus and/or antimalware app.
