Over the past month, FortiGuard Labs has identified several similar LNK files containing PowerShell commands designed to execute malicious scripts and connect to remote servers.
These files are part of multi-stage operations that ultimately deliver the Coyote Banking Trojan. This malware primarily targets users in Brazil, seeking to harvest sensitive information from over 70 financial applications and numerous websites. Once deployed, the Coyote Banking Trojan can carry out various malicious activities, including keylogging, capturing screenshots, and displaying phishing overlays to steal sensitive credentials.
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Source: Fortinet
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