A KELA report reveals a 266% surge in infostealer malware utilization, crucially aiding ransomware attacks. Infostealers harvest login credentials and sensitive data, facilitating identity theft and fraud. Their offer through Malware-as-a-Service programs lowers the barrier for entry into cybercrime, enabling even non-technical criminals to commit offenses. New automated marketplaces streamline the trade of stolen credentials, intensifying the threat landscape. The report highlights that sectors like project management and consulting are particularly affected, with an alarming impact on IT employees who access corporate networks.
Ransomware incidents increasingly stem from the data harvested by infostealers, with a 266% rise in their use, posing a severe risk to sensitive information.
Infostealers are now offered via Malware-as-a-Service, allowing non-technical criminals to access automated systems for credential theft, making attacks more accessible.
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