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Arkanix Stealer: AI-Assisted Info-Stealer Experiment

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Arkanix Stealer, an AI-assisted information-stealing malware, was promoted on dark web forums in late 2025 but was shut down two months later. The malware offered standard data-stealing features, a modular architecture, and anti-analysis capabilities. Kaspersky researchers found evidence of LLM-assisted development, suggesting reduced development time and costs. The stealer targeted browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, VPN credentials, and more, with a premium version offering advanced features like RDP credential theft and anti-sandbox checks. The project's purpose remains unclear, but it may have been an experiment to assess LLM assistance in malware development.

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  1. 22.02.2026 17:33 1 articles · 1h ago

    Arkanix Stealer Shut Down After Two Months

    Arkanix Stealer, an AI-assisted information-stealing malware, was promoted on dark web forums in October 2025 and shut down two months later. The malware offered standard data-stealing features, a modular architecture, and anti-analysis capabilities. Kaspersky researchers found evidence of LLM-assisted development, suggesting reduced development time and costs. The stealer targeted browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, VPN credentials, and more, with a premium version offering advanced features like RDP credential theft and anti-sandbox checks.

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