How To Protect Yourself from Astaroth?
- Keep software updated: Most attackers will try to find a vulnerability in a system so keeping vulnerabilities patched with software updates can be a critical part of a network in protection against malware.
- Disable unnecessary tools: Giving system admin permissions to all tools even if not in use can leads to a possibility of taking control of system by using malware attacks.so disable the tools that are not in use.
- Implement strict access controls: Try to use multi factor authentications like 2-factor authentication, antivirus, and firewalls and give limited access privileges to the users that they only need.
- Carry out continuous monitoring: Monitoring the programs and scanning continuously for a malicious code and using software to monitor the network to detect any suspicious activity on the network. detect the unknown programs that runs using command line.
- Verify the attachments from unknown sources before opening them: Before opening, any attachments from unknown sources verify the author’s identity and verify the attachments so that we can prevent ourselves from malware attacks.
What is Astaroth Malware?
Pre-requisite: Malware
In late 2017 the Astaroth Malware was first detected in multiple countries and was mostly used in various cyberattacks. It is a Trojan and information stealer known to affect companies in Europe, Brazil, and throughout Latin America.