Over 330 Million Credentials Compromised by Infostealers

Summary: Infostealers emerged as a significant threat vector in 2023, with over 330 million compromised credentials linked to this malware, according to Kela’s report on cybercrime. The report highlights that infostealer activity has increased slightly, impacting sensitive corporate services and leading to notable data breaches. Although law enforcement has made strides in disrupting infostealer operations, a rise in malware sophistication and the malware-as-a-service model is expected to drive continued growth in this threat area.

Affected: Various organizations and users relying on sensitive corporate services

Keypoints :

• Over 330 million compromised credentials linked to infostealers found across at least 4.3 million machines.
• Infostealers were involved in high-profile breaches impacting over one billion customers.
• Predictions indicate an increase in infostealer activity due to the malware-as-a-service model and technological advancements.
• Ransomware incidents tracked include 5,230 victims with a significant rise in threat actors.