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Take a moment from your family celebrations and double-check that you're not downloading files automatically on Telegram. Go to settings -> data and storage -> automatic media download. Uncheck the boxes for group, channel, and private chats (at least for the time being).

This malware is targeting crypto-currency wallets on people's devices, including: Armory, AtomicWallet, BitcoinCore, ByteCoin, DashCore, Electrum, Exodus, Ethereum, Jaxx, LitecoinCore, Monero, and Zcash. Hidden keyloggers can scan for your seed phrase stored on your device.

Of course, this risk is mitigated by not storing the seed or private key associated with the majority of your crypto-currency holdings on "hot" wallets – devices that connect to the internet.

Merry Christmas and a Blessed Yule from the whole crew here at @PrivSecGoy!