Read More 3 minute read Security Cyber Crime Malware Infostealers Hit 7.4M Hosts and Steal 1.7 Billion Credentials in 6 Months Cybercrime accelerated in early 2026 as infostealers harvested 1.7 billion credentials and ransomware operations affected 6,256 victims in six months worldwide. byDeeba AhmedAugust 17, 2026