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Global Research & Analysis Team, Kaspersky

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CrystalX RAT: a Trojan for pranks, remote access, and cryptocurrency theft

CrystalX RAT can flip your screen and steal your crypto

The new CrystalX remote access Trojan looks like the prank viruses of the 90s on the surface, but it causes a lot more damage. It spies on all that’s happening on your computer, steals cryptocurrency and accounts, and gives the attacker full control over your device. We break down how it works, and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Vulnerability in the Rubetek Home smart-home app

Not-so-smart home

Our experts at GReAT have uncovered a dangerous vulnerability in a smart-home control app that allowed attackers to disable physical security systems.

XMRig miner attacks corporate users

XMRig miner as a New Year’s gift

Just a few hours before 2025, we recorded a surge in cryptominer distribution through video games. Interestingly, not only home PCs but also corporate machines were affected.

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