Coyote trojan
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Researchers link WhatsApp-propagated Maverick malware to Brazilian banking trojans
Researchers say Maverick, a WhatsApp-propagated malware, shares code and tactics with the Brazilian banking trojan Coyote and is being spread via automated WhatsApp Web sessions, with analysts noting ties to a group called Water Saci.
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New Coyote Banking Trojan Exploits Microsoft UI Automation to Target Users
The Coyote banking trojan has been detected using Microsoft’s UI Automation framework to extract banking credentials, marking a significant evolution in malware tactics. Cybersecurity researchers at Akamai confirm it is the first time this technique has been actively exploited, primarily targeting Brazilian users and adapting its methods to evade traditional detection systems.
