Infostealers on the Rise: How Cybercriminals are Turning Passwords into Punchlines
Infostealers are the new hot trend in cybercrime, with Picus Security finding a three-fold increase in malware targeting credential stores. From password managers to browser-stored credentials, nothing is safe from these digital burglars. Remember, keep your passwords unique and your multi-factor authentication ready—cyber thieves are not playing games.
Hot Take:
Infostealers are like the James Bond of malware – suave, sophisticated, and always after your secrets. If your password manager feels like it’s starring in a spy thriller, it’s time to beef up your security protocols before it’s license to steal gets renewed!
Key Points:
- Infostealer malware is on the rise, with credentials from password stores in 29% of samples analyzed.
- The market for compromised logins is growing, leading to more targeted attacks on credential stores.
- Techniques for stealth and evasion are becoming more sophisticated, with process injection and encrypted channels like HTTPS being used.
- Real-time data theft methods, such as keyloggers and screen captures, are frequently employed by attackers.
- Typical malware samples now use 14 malicious actions and 12 ATT&CK techniques, showcasing increased complexity.
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