The use of malware designed to collect digital user data, known as password-stealing tools, has seen a significant increase in the recent period.

Internet users are increasingly active, relying on the Internet to perform many tasks in their daily lives, filling their digital profiles with more data and details, making them profitable targets for criminals, who can be financially benefited in many ways.

main weapon

Password-stealing software is a major weapon in the hands of cybercriminal groups that keep it among their malicious tools, to steal users’ privacy. This type of malware picks up data directly from web browsers on users’ devices, via various methods. This information is often sensitive and includes login details for online accounts, as well as financial information, such as saved passwords, auto-fill data for web forms, and saved payment card details.

profile theft

Some families of this type of malware are designed to enable them to steal browser cookies and user files, from specific sites, such as computer desktops and phone screens, as well as application files, such as messaging services. One of the most prevalent types of theft Trojan was Azorult, a multifunctional Trojan that was detected on the computers of more than a quarter of users exposed to password-stealing software attacks in the period examined.

protection measures

With secure storage of passwords and login credentials, users can access their online services, rest assured that their information is not compromised. This method should also be supported by installing a security solution, which will enhance the user’s caution. Users should take some measures to ensure that passwords and other credentials are kept secure, such as not sharing passwords or personal information with friends or family members, as it may inadvertently make them vulnerable to malware, and of course avoid posting them on forums or social media channels. Care must also be taken to install software updates and patches for products, to ensure protection from the latest malware and electronic threats, and to update them constantly to ensure the use of the latest versions.

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