Archive · 23 Jul 2025
New Coyote Malware Steals Banking Details Using Windows Feature
Imagine a sneaky program called Coyote that's designed to steal your money from the internet.
It uses a special tool in Windows called the UI Automation framework, which is like a helper for computer programs.
This helps Coyote figure out which websites you're visiting, especially those for buying and selling digital money and managing your bank accounts.
Coyote then uses tricks like secretly recording what you type and creating fake login pages to steal your passwords and other important info.
So, be extra careful about what you click and where you enter your banking details!
New Coyote malware variant discovered by Akamai.
Malware uses the Windows UI Automation framework.
Coyote targets cryptocurrency and exchange websites.
The malware steals wallets and banking information.
Coyote utilizes keylogging and phishing overlays.
- Who
- The malware, named Coyote, is being used by cybercriminals to steal financial data.
- What
- A new Coyote malware variant is using the Windows UI Automation framework to steal banking and cryptocurrency information.
- When
- The discovery was made recently.
- Where
- The malware affects users on Windows.
- Why
- To steal banking credentials and access cryptocurrency wallets.
Victims
Cybercriminals
Financial Loss
Victims
Financial data is stolen
Cybercriminals
N/A
- Malware Name
- Coyote
- Discovery Source
- Akamai
- Technique
- UI Automation framework, keylogging, phishing
- Target
- Cryptocurrency and exchange websites, banking information
- Used Installer
- Squirrel