In accordance with Secureworks, info stealer malware, which consists of code that infects devices without the user’s knowledge and steals data, is still widely available for purchase through underground forums and marketplaces, with the volume of logs, or collections of stolen data, available for sale increasing at alarming rates.
Between June 2021 and May 2023, the Russian market alone grew by 670%.
“Infostealers are a natural choice for cybercriminals who are looking to rapidly gain access to businesses and then monetize that access,” said Don Smith, VP of threat research, Secureworks CTU.
“Infostealers are a natural choice for cybercriminals who are looking to rapidly gain access to businesses and then monetize that access,” said Don Smith, VP of threat research, Secureworks CTU.
“They are readily available for purchase, and within as little as 60 seconds of installation on an infected computer will immediately generate a return on investment in the form of stolen credentials and other sensitive information. However, what has really changed the game, as far as info stealers are concerned, is improvements in the various ways that criminals use to trick users into installing them. That, coupled with the development of dedicated marketplaces to sell and purchase this stolen data, has really upped the ante,” added Smith.
Researchers at Secureworks examined the most recent trends in the underground info stealer market, including how this sort of malware is growing more complex and harder to detect, offering a challenge to corporate network defenders. Among the key findings are:
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