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#9 The Hacker News general April 13, 2026 at 17:15 UTC

JanelaRAT Malware Targets Latin American Banks with 14,739 Attacks in Brazil in 2025

By [email protected] (The Hacker News)

AI Summary

JanelaRAT, a modified version of BX RAT, targeted Latin American banks with 14,739 attacks in Brazil during 2025, stealing financial and cryptocurrency data. The malware tracks mouse inputs, logs keystrokes, takes screenshots, and specifically targets financial institutions in Brazil and Mexico, showing continued focus on Latin American banking infrastructure.

Relevance score: 78.0/100

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