"Infostealer Malware Surges: Stolen Logs Up 670% on Russian Market"

The Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) recently revealed that there had been a significant surge (670%) in stolen logs on online marketplace Russian Market.  Infostealers are a natural choice for cybercriminals.  Secureworks stated that they are readily available for purchase and, within as little as 60 seconds, generate an immediate result in the form of stolen credentials and other sensitive information.  Secureworks noted that cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated methods to deceive users, and detecting and removing these threats is becoming even more daunting for victims.  The Secureworks’ report also shows that in less than nine months, the logs for sale on Russian Market surged by 150%, reaching more than five million in late February 2023 from two million in June 2022.  This represents a growth rate of 670% within approximately two years.  Secureworks noted that they are seeing an entire underground economy and supporting infrastructure built around infostealers, making it not only possible but also potentially lucrative for relatively low-skilled threat actors to get involved.  

Infosecurity reports: "Infostealer Malware Surges: Stolen Logs Up 670% on Russian Market"