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Malware Bypasses Browser Application-Bound Encryption Protections

· Published 06/05/2026 12:25 · Modified 07/05/2026 08:42

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Published
06/05/2026 12:25
Modified
07/05/2026 08:42
Source / Author
AlienVault
Confidence
100/100
Report type(s)
threat-report
Labels / Tags
application-bound encryption bypass browser credential theft cryptocurrency wallet theft ethereum blockchain c2 etherhiding information stealer lumma stealer remus tenzor
Tags
2026-05-06 application-bound encryption bypass browser credential theft cryptocurrency wallet theft ethereum blockchain c2 etherhiding information stealer lumma stealer remus tenzor
Related entities
4 indicators, 4 observables, 19 techniques (mitre), 4 malware

Description

A sophisticated 64-bit information-stealing malware named has emerged as a direct evolution of the notorious . Following the doxxing of alleged Lumma core members between August and October 2025, developers created this advanced variant, with test builds appearing in September 2025 and live campaigns starting February 2026. employs innovative techniques including injecting custom 51-byte shellcode into browser memory to extract protected master keys, bypassing Application-Bound Encryption in Chromium-based browsers. The malware utilizes through Ethereum smart contracts for command-and-control resolution, making infrastructure takedowns nearly impossible. It targets browser credentials, session cookies, and cryptocurrency wallets while implementing rigorous anti-analysis checks to evade security research environments.

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