Microsoft Discovers New Malware Targeting Digital Wallets, Crypto Investors Should Be Wary

Jakarta, Pintu News – Microsoft recently revealed the existence of a new remote access trojan (RAT) called StilachiRAT that is designed to steal cryptocurrency assets from 20 digital wallet extensions used in the Google Chrome browser. The malware was first discovered last November by Microsoft’s Incident Response team, and is now known to have the ability to steal user credentials, digital wallet data, and information stored on the clipboard.

StilachiRAT works by scanning the target device to detect whether the user has popular crypto wallet extensions such as Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, MetaMask, and OKX Wallet. Once it finds the relevant extension, the malware will attempt to retrieve the stored data to access the victim’s funds.

How StilachiRAT Works in Attacking Users

According to Microsoft, StilachiRAT has various methods to steal information from target systems. One of the main techniques is to extract credentials stored in Google Chrome’ s local state files, which often contain important data such as passwords and crypto private keys. In addition, the malware also monitors clipboard activity, allowing perpetrators to steal sensitive information that users may copy, including crypto wallet addresses.

Not only that, StilachiRAT comes with anti-forensics and detection evasion features. The malware can delete systemevent logs to hide traces of its activity and detect whether it is running in a sandbox environment to avoid analysis by security researchers.

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Microsoft’s Efforts to Reduce Risk

At this time, Microsoft has not been able to identify the party behind StilachiRAT, but the company hopes that by revealing this information to the public, the number of victims can be minimized. Although the spread of this malware is not yet widespread, Microsoft emphasizes that with its stealth capabilities, this threat could grow quickly in the future.

To protect themselves from malware attacks like StilachiRAT, Microsoft advises users to use regularly updated antivirus software. In addition, cloud-based security solutions, such as anti-phishing and anti-malware, are also recommended to provide additional protection.

Broader Impact: Rising Crypto Crime

Attacks like StilachiRAT are just one of the many growing threats in the crypto world. A report from blockchain security firm CertiK shows that the total loss due to crypto fraud, exploits, and hacks reached around IDR 24.9 trillion by February 2025. One of the biggest cases was the Bybit hack that caused losses of around IDR 22.8 trillion.

Meanwhile, analysis from Chainalysis in the Crypto Crime Report 2025 shows that crypto crime has now entered a more professional era. Cyber criminals are increasingly relying onAI-driven scams, money laundering using stablecoins, and more organized syndicate operations. In the previous year alone, illegal transactions taking place in the crypto ecosystem were estimated at IDR 831.3 trillion.

Conclusion: The Importance of Security in Managing Crypto

With the rise of threats like StilachiRAT and other attacks, it is important for cryptocurrency users to take stricter security measures. Using updated security software, being careful when downloading extensions or software, and not carelessly copying and pasting sensitive information are some steps that can help avoid the risk of losing digital assets.

As the crypto industry grows, cyber threats are also becoming more sophisticated. Therefore, awareness and proactive preventive measures are key in keeping digital wallets and crypto assets safe from cyberattacks.

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Reference

• Cointelegraph. Microsoft Finds New Remote Access Trojan (RAT) Targeting Digital Wallets Accessed March 19, 2025.
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