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Cybersecurity researchers from Fortinet have warned about a new, dangerous threat called Snake Keylogger.

Furthermore, Snake Keylogger can log keystrokes, capture credentials, and monitor for clipboard activity.

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Finally, it uses SMTP (email) and Telegram bots to exfiltrate whatever information it steals.

What makes this malware particularly dangerous is its use of AutoIT for evasion, Fortinet further explains.

There are ways to mitigate risks, though.