In a bold plan to diversify WhatsApp usage beyond emojis and desperate group chats, Brazilian devices have become the unwitting hosts to a Python-based worm that believes in sharing the wealth—specifically, their wealth. Eternidade Stealer, the newest entrant to the ‘Uninvited Guests’ club, has perfected the art of using social engineering to snicker its way through digital defenses and onto your phone, all under the guise of a friendly ‘Hello’ on WhatsApp.

Considered a masterclass in enthusiastic networking, the worm employs the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) not for checking your unread emails but to dance its way across the internet, fetching command-and-control (C2) addresses like an eager Labrador fetching a stick. It’s like a postal service, but for cyberthieves who want their commands delivered fresh, ensuring that Brazilian netizens get a taste of high-fidelity financial intrusion—served with a side of chaos.

Naturally, this sophisticated software showcases the finest in cybercrime artistry, employing the stealth of a ninja and the relentless ambition of a personal injury lawyer. Experts are now pondering if the next version will order your groceries while it’s plundering your bank account. In the meantime, tech support lines across Brazil are prepping for an influx of confused cries, possibly in the form of WhatsApp voice notes.