LOWData BreachACTIVE
The Hacker News: JanelaRAT Malware Targets Latin American Banks with 14,739 Attacks in Brazil in 2025
April 13, 2026
Incident Summary
JanelaRAT malware has been used to target Latin American banks, with approximately 14,739 attacks reported in Brazil during 2025. The activity involves compromising systems and stealing financial and cryptocurrency-related data. This matters because it can enable fraud, account compromise, and losses for both banks and customers. Limited public details are available in the provided text about specific banks impacted, the initial infection method, or remediation status.
Incident Details
- Type
- Data Breach
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 13, 2026
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