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The Crypto Wallet That Never Opened: Tampered Exodus Installer Hides a Modular RAT

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The Crypto Wallet That Never Opened: Tampered Exodus Installer Hides a Modular RAT

Huntress researchers discovered tampered Exodus crypto wallet installers containing a modular remote access trojan (RAT) designed to steal user credentials. The malware prioritizes credential theft rather than direct cryptocurrency theft, indicating a shift in attacker methodology toward broader account compromise.

Why it matters: Exodus wallet users who downloaded from compromised sources face credential and account takeover risk; practitioners should alert users to verify installer integrity and re-evaluate trust in crypto wallet supply chains.

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