Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Brazilian Banking Trojan Targets Crypto, Fintech Wallets via WhatsApp
A sneaky computer virus called Eternidade Stealer is tricking Brazilian people into downloading it through WhatsApp messages.
It then steals their bank and crypto account details.
It's clever because it uses email to get instructions and it spreads quickly to more people.
Eternidade Stealer malware targets Brazilian Portuguese-speaking users
Malware spreads via WhatsApp, disguised as legitimate links/files
Steals financial data from Brazilian banks, fintech, and crypto wallets
Uses a unique email-based command-and-control system
Self-propagates to contacts and groups, rapidly duplicating
- Who
- Brazilian users of WhatsApp
- What
- Spread of Eternidade Stealer malware
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- To steal financial data
Cybersecurity Experts
Hackers
Malware Detection
Cybersecurity Experts
Cybersecurity experts advise users to be cautious of suspicious links and files on WhatsApp.
Hackers
Hackers exploit user trust in WhatsApp to spread malware.
- Malware Name
- Eternidade Stealer
- Spread Method
- Targeted Region
- Brazil
- Targeted Accounts
- Brazilian banks, fintech, crypto wallets
- Command-and-Control System
- Email-based