JavaScript Malware: 50,000+ Bank Users at Risk Worldwide

A newly discovered strain of JavaScript malware is aggressively targeting online banking accounts worldwide, impacting over 40 financial institutions and resulting in an estimated 50,000 infected user sessions in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan. The malware steals credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs), altering bank website login pages without raising suspicion. Security researchers highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to guard against such threats.