The PolySwarm Blog

Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency, Gambling, Adult Entertainment
Regions Targeted: Southeast Asia, China
Related Families: SparkCat

Executive Summary

SparkKitty, a Trojan malware targeting iOS and Android devices, infiltrates official app stores and untrusted websites to steal images from device galleries, primarily aiming to capture cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases. Active since early 2024, it poses a significant threat to users in Southeast Asia and China.

Verticals Targeted: Financial
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

Industry researchers have identified an advanced evolution of the Godfather banking trojan, which employs on-device virtualization to hijack mobile banking and cryptocurrency applications on Android devices. This sophisticated technique allows attackers to monitor and control user interactions within a virtualized app environment, posing a significant threat to mobile security.

Verticals Targeted: AI
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: LeetHozer

Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency
Regions Targeted: India
Related Families: GolangGhost

Executive Summary

Famous Chollima, a North Korean-aligned threat actor, has deployed PylangGhost, a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT), targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain professionals in India. This malware, a variant of the GolangGhost RAT, facilitates credential theft and remote system control via sophisticated social engineering tactics.

Verticals Targeted: Banking, E-commerce, Cryptocurrency
Regions Targeted: Turkey, Poland, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, United States
Related Families: None specified

Executive Summary

Crocodilus, an Android banking trojan first identified in March 2025, has rapidly evolved into a global threat, targeting banking and cryptocurrency users across eight countries with advanced overlay attacks and social engineering tactics. Its enhanced obfuscation and new features, such as contact list manipulation, amplify its ability to evade detection and execute fraudulent transactions.

Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None identified

Executive Summary

New variants of Chaos RAT, an open-source remote administration tool (RAT) first observed in 2022, have been identified. The new variants target both Windows and Linux systems through sophisticated phishing campaigns. This evolving malware deploys cryptominers, steals sensitive data, and establishes persistent control over infected devices.

Verticals Targeted: Critical infrastructure
Regions Targeted: Ukraine
Related Families: HermeticWiper (aka FoxBlade, NEARMISS)

Executive Summary

PathWiper is a new wiper malware deployed by a Russia-linked APT, targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with destructive intent. The attack leveraged a legitimate endpoint administration framework, highlighting the persistent cyber threat to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

EDDIESTEALER is a Rust-based infostealer distributed through deceptive CAPTCHA campaigns, leveraging social engineering to steal sensitive data like credentials and cryptocurrency wallet details. Its advanced obfuscation and ChromeKatz integration highlight the growing sophistication of commodity malware.