Infostealers Driving Ransomware Attacks and Mitigation Strategies
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Infostealers are a significant driver of the current ransomware wave, with stealer logs available for as little as $10 on the dark web. Security experts recommend deploying specific technical defenses to mitigate the threat. Infostealers have evolved over the years, integrating various capabilities to extract sensitive information. The evolution of infostealers, from early keyloggers like Zeus and SpyEye to modern variants like LummaC2 and Redline, highlights the need for robust security measures. Experts advise implementing technical controls such as regular password changes, FIDO2-enabled multifactor authentication, forced authentication, session token expiration, cookie replay detection, and monitoring for suspicious travel patterns. These measures are crucial for protecting against infostealer infections and the subsequent ransomware attacks.
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17.10.2025 11:30 1 articles · 23h ago
Infostealers Driving Current Ransomware Attacks
Infostealers have evolved significantly since the early 2000s, with modern variants like LummaC2 and Redline frequently appearing. Stealer logs are available for as little as $10 on the dark web, making them a significant driver of the current ransomware wave. Security experts recommend deploying specific technical defenses to mitigate the threat. The evolution of infostealers, from early keyloggers like Zeus and SpyEye to modern variants, highlights the need for robust security measures. Experts advise implementing technical controls such as regular password changes, FIDO2-enabled multifactor authentication, forced authentication, session token expiration, cookie replay detection, and monitoring for suspicious travel patterns.
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- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Infostealers have been a common tool for cybercriminals since the early 2000s, with early examples including Zeus and SpyEye.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Modern infostealers like LummaC2 and Redline are frequently appearing with varied features and capabilities.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Stealer logs can be purchased for as little as $10 on dark web marketplaces.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Frequent password changes can mitigate the impact of credential theft.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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FIDO2-enabled multifactor authentication is recommended to prevent unauthorized access.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Forced authentication requires re-authentication for access to sensitive areas.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Shortening the lifespan of authentication tokens enhances security, especially in BYOD scenarios.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Cookie replay detection helps prevent unauthorized access by tracking cookie usage patterns.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30
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Monitoring for suspicious travel patterns can alert security teams to potential infostealer activity.
First reported: 17.10.2025 11:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Security Teams Must Deploy Anti-Infostealer Defenses Now — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 17.10.2025 11:30