# Kaspersky Identifies New Crypto-Targeting Malware Framework OkoBot malware framework targets cryptocurrency investors. - **Source:** [Cointelegraph.com News](https://brifing.si/source/2e81e982-0137-4db0-8ac2-351f37085775) - **Published:** 2026-07-18 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/79e9c4f4-ecaa-4c50-90e9-c62a1e3de0df ## OkoBot Malware Framework Kaspersky has discovered a new malware framework targeting cryptocurrency investors. Named OkoBot, this malware initiates an infection chain starting with social engineering tactics. Users are tricked into executing malicious commands through methods like ClickFix. ## Infection Methods The malware delivers a backdoor to devices through trojanized applications distributed via GitHub. This method allows the theft of crypto wallet files, browser data, and user credentials. ## Malicious Payloads OkoBot coordinates 20 different malicious payloads via an SSH tunnel. This method enables attackers to transport data from infected computers to remote machines. ## LinkedIn-Based Attack SlowMist has identified a new malware campaign targeting Web3 developers through LinkedIn. Attackers deceive developers by sending fake GitHub repositories. ## Technical Workflow The attack mimics a legitimate technical interview workflow. Developers pull code, install dependencies, and launch the project, making it difficult to detect the attack. ## Rising Threats Recent incidents show that attackers are increasingly using scenarios like recruitment, code reviews, and project collaborations to deceive developers. The rise of such attacks poses a serious threat to the crypto ecosystem. ## Sources covering this story - https://cointelegraph.com/news/kaspersky-malware-framework-crypto-investors?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._