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Infostealer
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Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
Vidar Infostealer Spreads via Fake CAPTCHAs, Hides in JPEG and TXT Files
New version of Vidar infostealer spreads via fake CAPTCHAs, hides in JPEG and TXT files, uses fileless attacks and steals browser, crypto wallet data.
Google Chrome Update Disrupts Infostealer Cookie Theft
Google adds Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to Chrome 146, using hardware keys to block infostealer use of stolen session cookies on Windows.
Storm Infostealer Sold as Service, Targets Browsers, Wallets and Accounts
New research from Varonis Threat Labs reveals Storm infostealer, a malicious subscription service that bypasses Google Chrome encryption.…
New PXA Stealer Malware Targets Banks, Uses Telegram to Exfiltrate Data
CyberProof researchers have detected a 10% surge in PXA Stealer attacks targeting financial institutions in Q1 2026. Learn…
New Vidar 2.0 Infostealer Spreads via Fake Game Cheats on GitHub, Reddit
The new infostealer campaign spreads Vidar 2.0 via fake game cheats on GitHub and Reddit, stealing crypto, login tokens, and files while targeting young gamers ignoring security warnings
Fake CleanMyMac Site Uses ClickFix Trick to Install SHub Stealer on macOS
Researchers warn of a fake CleanMyMac site using a ClickFix attack to install SHub Stealer on macOS and steal passwords and crypto wallets.
New ClickFix Attack Targets Crypto Wallets and 25+ Browsers with Infostealer
Researchers at CyberProof have identified a new fake captcha campaign linked to the ClickFix operation. This stealthy infostealer targets over 25 browsers, cryptocurrency wallets like MetaMask, and gaming accounts by tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands.
Infostealer Found Stealing OpenClaw AI Identity and Memory Files
Researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a live infection where an infostealer exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration. The discovery highlights a shift in malware behaviour toward harvesting personal AI identity files.
Google Ads and Claude AI Abused to Spread MacSync Malware via ClickFix
Cybersecurity experts at Moonlock Lab have discovered a new ClickFix attack. Hackers are using hijacked Google Ads and fake Claude AI guides to trick Mac users into installing the data-stealing MacSync malware.