"New 'Bandit Stealer' Malware Siphons Data From Browsers, Crypto Wallets"

Cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a new information-stealing malware targeting browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. The malware called Bandit Stealer has only targeted Windows systems so far, but it can potentially spread to other platforms such as Linux. According to Trend Micro researchers, Bandit Stealer is particularly dangerous because it is difficult for victims to detect. For example, it can circumvent Windows Defender, a Microsoft-developed security utility that protects users from various threats, including viruses, malware, and spyware. Advertisements circulating in the malware community indicate that Bandit Stealer developers are constantly updating the malware's features. Researchers have not yet identified any active hacking group associated with the malware, nor have they determined how the group may use the stolen data. However, Trend Micro reports that the group and its consumers could use the malware for identity theft, data breaches, credential stuffing attacks, and Account Takeover (ATO) attacks. This article continues to discuss the capabilities of the Bandit Stealer information-stealing malware.

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