A new crypto mining malware named Beapy has been spotted by American security company Symantec. Apparently, it uses hacking tools of the National security Agency (NSA) to demand ransomware. Its major targets are corporate firms. The Crypto Malware Beapy first came into limelight in January 2019. As of now, it has spread over 12,000 infections over various organizations over the world. Interestingly, around 80% of these attacks are traced to China.

Its modus operandi is through suspicious emails. If the email is opened, Beapy executes the DoublePulsar malware and the EternalBlue exploit. both of these hack tools come from the NSA. Also, Crypto Malware Beapy makes use of an open-source credential stealer program called Mimikatz. It’s used to collect and use passwords from previously hacked systems. Then use it to the advantage to network with other systems of various organizations.

Though cases of ransomware attacks have lessened, malware like Beapy shows up with new technologies to attack the business organizations. Awareness regarding such crypto malware should be raised among everyone, so as to minimize/avoid its effect.