Sextortion Spyware: The Creepy Cybercrime You Never Saw Coming!
Sextortion-based hacking is reaching new lows with Stealerium malware. This open-source spyware automatically screenshots porn browsing and snaps candid webcam photos, sending them to hackers for blackmail. As if cybercriminals needed another way to invade your privacy, now they’ve automated the process—just when you thought it was safe to surf the web.
Hot Take:
Forget catfishing—Stealerium has taken cybercrime to the next level with its ‘Peep Show’ feature, turning your webcam into the ultimate tattletale. If you thought your browser history was embarrassing, imagine it now with paparazzi-level documentation. Hackers have really gone from phishing to full-on ‘fishing for nudes’—and they’re doing it with the casualness of someone swiping right on Tinder. Just when you thought it was safe to watch cat videos, here comes Stealerium to make you the star of your own unwitting reality show.
Key Points:
– Stealerium is a spyware that automates sextortion by taking screenshots and webcam photos when users view NSFW content.
– It’s a free, open-source tool available on GitHub for “educational purposes,” according to its creator.
– Distributed through phishing emails, Stealerium targets various industries like hospitality, education, and finance.
– The malware sends stolen data via services like Telegram and Discord, standard for infostealers.
– Proofpoint has not identified specific victims of the sextortion feature but highlights its potential threat.