Bitcoin traders beware: Hackers using fake Gunbot tool to deploy Orcus RAT in new phishing campaign
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Hackers are looking to exploit the surging interest and value in Bitcoin by targeting traders with a fake advertisement for a bitcoin trading bot called Gunbot, researchers have found. However, the advertisement actually spreads the malicious Orcus remote access trojan (RAT) to steal bitcoin.
Bitcoin is currently the talk of the town as it continues to grow in acceptance, and has soared in value. At the time of publication, 1 BTC is worth $16,116 (£12,035).
Bitcoin trading bots are used to monitor price differences between different trading platforms. If an opportunity for profit happens to pop up, they automatically buy or sell bitcoin between the platforms based on limits previously set by the user.
