<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>GIFTEDCROOK, a once mild browser data thief, has transformed into a potent cyber-espionage tool, transcending mere password theft.</li><li>Upgraded versions of GIFTEDCROOK (1.2 and 1.3) now target sensitive files like PDFs and spreadsheets, filtering documents based on date and size.</li><li>The malware infiltrates systems via emails posing as military documents, leveraging Excel macros to gather data discreetly and utilizes Telegram bots for exfiltration.</li><li>With enhanced features like file scanning, encryption, and data exfiltration mechanisms, GIFTEDCROOK has escalated to a serious threat for high-level intel in defense and critical sectors.</li></ul>

GIFTEDCROOK Evolves Into Full-Blown Cyber-Espionage Weapon

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