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XWorm Malware Can Spy Through Your Microphone and Hijack Logged-In Browser Sessions

Cybersecurity NewsOctober 13, 20265 min read

XWorm malware is moving beyond password theft, giving attackers tools to listen through infected computers, track their location, and control browsers where users are already logged in. Its growing plugin collection turns a compromised Windows device into both a spying tool and a route into online accounts, without requiring attackers to steal passwords first. The […] The post XWorm Malware Can Spy Through Your Microphone and Hijack Logged-In Browser Sessions appeared first on Cyber Security News.

XWorm malware is moving beyond password theft, giving attackers tools to listen through infected computers, track their location, and control browsers where users are already logged in. Its growing plugin collection turns a compromised Windows device into both a spying tool and a route into online accounts, without requiring attackers to steal passwords first. The browser feature is especially concerning because it uses sessions that have already passed login checks. Instead of signing in from another computer, an attacker operates the victim’s browser directly. This can allow access…

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