In Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia there are more and more frequent cases of a malware based on Go language.
This malevolent agent mainly acts through the browser of the victim, going to steal any type of sensitive data on the computer. In this regard, the most frequent cases seem to be those concerning the app Discordquite common among gamers around the world.
The malware, known as Debtwas developed by a cybercriminal known online under the pseudonym Deathined. As reported by The Hacker NewsThis info-stealer was identified by the researchers of Trellix in late April and appears to be inspired by several other earlier open source projects.
Skuld’s biggest selling point is the huge amount of data it is capable of stealing from compromised Windows PCs. In fact, all browser content is at risk, come on user data ai cookie right up to the login credentials for Discord.
Although the focus of the malware is on the browser, Skuld is in fact capable of affecting virtually any content on the computer. In fact, researchers report how e folders from the desktopas well as from folders such as Documents e Downloadcan easily be taken away from the rightful owner.
On the Discord side, Skuld works through code JavaScript to steal the user’s backup codes, acquiring all of his account.
How to avoid losing Discord account?
Like any other social platform, Discord can be exploited by hackers in their attacks as it allows for send links e attachments malevolent. In this sense, it is good to avoid clicking on links or downloading files without adequate certainty.
In this regard, it is good to be wary especially of new friends recently added to the app as well as known accounts that have anomalous behavior (and therefore may already have been compromised).
In addition to links that seem strange at first glance, you also need to pay attention to shortened linksas they may take you to sites of phishing or that host malware. To secure a Discord account, you need to enabletwo-factor authentication in conjunction with a strong password.
Finally, of course, the installation of a very good antivirus and the password manager can help to avoid close contact with Skuld or similar malware.