Information Stealer
StealC hackers hacked as researchers hijack malware control panels
A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the web-based control panel used by operators of the StealC info-stealing malware allowed researchers to observe active sessions and gather intelligence on the attackers’ hardware. StealC emerged in early 2023 with aggressive promotion on dark web cybercrime channels. It grew in popularity due to its evasion and extensive data theft capabilities. […]
Cloud file-sharing sites targeted for corporate data theft attacks
A threat actor known as Zestix has been offering to sell corporate data stolen from dozens of companies likely after breaching their ShareFile, Nextcloud, and OwnCloud instances. According to cybercrime intelligence company Hudson Rock, initial access may have been obtained through credentials collected by info-stealing malware such as RedLine, Lumma, and Vidar deployed on employee devices. The three […]
New ErrTraffic service enables ClickFix attacks via fake browser glitches
A new cybercrime tool called ErrTraffic allows threat actors to automate ClickFix attacks by generating ‘fake glitches’ on compromised websites to lure users into downloading payloads or following malicious instructions. The platform promises conversion rates as high as 60% and can determine the target system to deliver compatible payloads. ClickFix is a social engineering technique where targets […]
New MacSync malware dropper evades macOS Gatekeeper checks
The latest variant of the MacSync information stealer targeting macOS systems is delivered through a digitally signed, notarized Swift application. Security researchers at Apple device management platform Jamf say that the distribution method constitutes a significant evolution from past iterations that used less sophisticated “drag-to-Terminal” or ClickFix tactics. “Delivered as a code-signed and notarized Swift application within […]
New SantaStealer malware steals data from browsers, crypto wallets
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) information stealer named SantaStealer is being advertised on Telegram and hacker forums as operating in memory to avoid file-based detection. According to security researchers at Rapid7, the operation is a rebranding of a project called BluelineStealer, and the developer is ramping up the operation ahead of a planned launch before the end […]
Google ads for shared ChatGPT, Grok guides push macOS infostealer malware
A new AMOS infostealer campaign is abusing Google search ads to lure users into Grok and ChatGPT conversations that appear to offer “helpful” instructions but ultimately lead to installing the AMOS info-stealing malware on macOS. The campaign was first spotted by researchers at cybersecurity company Kaspersky yesterday, while Huntress managed security platform published a more detailed report earlier today. […]
Malicious VSCode extensions on Microsoft’s registry drop infostealers
Two malicious extensions on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code Marketplace infect developers’ machines with information-stealing malware that can take screenshots, steal credentials, crypto wallets, and hijack browser sessions. The marketplace hosts extensions for the popular VSCode integrated development environment (IDE) to extend functionality or add customization options. The two malicious extensions, called Bitcoin Black and Codo […]
Malicious Blender model files deliver StealC infostealing malware
A Russian-linked campaign delivers the StealC V2 information stealer malware through malicious Blender files uploaded to 3D model marketplaces like CGTrader. Blender is a powerful open-source 3D creation suite that can execute Python scripts for automation, custom user interface panels, add-ons, rendering processes, rigging tools, and pipeline integration. If the Auto Run feature is enabled, […]
ClickFix attack uses fake Windows Update screen to push malware
ClickFix attack variants have been observed where threat actors trick users with a realistic-looking Windows Update animation in a full-screen browser page and hide the malicious code inside images. ClickFix is a social-engineering attack where users are convinced to paste and execute in Windows Command Prompt code or commands that lead to running malware on the system. The attack […]
Police disrupts Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, and Elysium malware operations
Law enforcement authorities from nine countries have taken down over 1,000 servers used by the Rhadamanthys infolstealer, VenomRAT, and Elysium botnet malware operations in the latest phase of Operation Endgame, an international action targeting cybercrime. The joint action, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, was also supported by multiple private partners, including Cryptolaemus, Shadowserver, Spycloud, Cymru, Proofpoint, CrowdStrike, […]