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New Windows Malware Locks Computer in Kiosk Mode

published on 2024-09-25 11:00:29 UTC by Bruce Schneier
Content:

Clever:

A malware campaign uses the unusual method of locking users in their browser’s kiosk mode to annoy them into entering their Google credentials, which are then stolen by information-stealing malware.

Specifically, the malware “locks” the user’s browser on Google’s login page with no obvious way to close the window, as the malware also blocks the “ESC” and “F11” keyboard keys. The goal is to frustrate the user enough that they enter and save their Google credentials in the browser to “unlock” the computer.

Once credentials are saved, the StealC information-stealing malware steals them from the credential store and sends them back to the attacker.

I’m sure this works often enough to be a useful ploy.

Article: New Windows Malware Locks Computer in Kiosk Mode - published about 5 hours ago.

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/09/new-windows-malware-locks-computer-in-kiosk-mode.html   
Published: 2024 09 25 11:00:29
Received: 2024 09 25 11:19:38
Feed: Schneier on Security
Source: Schneier on Security
Category: Cyber Security
Topic: Cyber Security
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