Be careful with chat programs
Disharmony users should be aware of the "AnarchyGrabber" malware. This will steal your login data and may even ensure that the hacked account compromises your contacts. We will tell you how to protect yourself from malware.
As the world falls into social isolation in 2020, communication tools such as Zoom, Skype or Discord are booming. Social connections with friends and family can be maintained via PCs and smartphones-but cyber criminals can also seize opportunities here. As reported by Bleeping Computer, Discord users are facing new threats.
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Because the existing malware "Anarchy Grabber" has found a way to avoid detecting antivirus programs. If the file had to be executed initially to infect the PC, the malware can now be run through the browser. The program gets a so-called login token from the current Discord session and changes the Java Script file of the chat program. This makes it possible for criminals to log into your account.
This is how you protect yourself from malware attacks
As mentioned in the article, the malware is mainly distributed via YouTube videos or in hacker forums. Probably refers to files downloaded or downloaded from the links in the YouTube video description, these links must be executed or downloaded for infection. Just by watching YouTube videos, you are less likely to get a virus.
Therefore, you should only download files from known sources and do not trust the links under YouTube videos. If you are looking for a specific file, you can usually find it through Google ’s reliable sources. It can also help not to keep Discord running permanently in the background.
Disharmony is not the only security risk
In addition to Discord, you should also pay attention to other chat systems and video chat programs. For example, Zoom software is currently experiencing real prosperity and is almost not prepared for it. The result is a security issue that the Zoom developers are trying to solve.
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