Opinion by: Jimmy Su, Binance chief security officer
The threat of InfoStealer malware is on the rise, targeting people and organizations across digital finance and far beyond. InfoStealers are a category of malware designed to extract sensitive data from infected devices without the victim’s knowledge. This includes passwords, session cookies, crypto wallet details and other valuable personal information.
According to Kaspersky, these malware campaigns leaked over 2 million bank card details last year. And that number is only growing.
Malware-as-a-service
These tools are widely available via the malware-as-a-service model. Cybercriminals can access advanced malware platforms that offer dashboards, technical support and automatic data exfiltration to command-and-control servers for a subscription fee. Once stolen, data is sold on dark web forums, Telegram channels or private marketplaces.
The damage from an InfoStealer infection can go far beyond a single compromised account. Leaked credentials can lead to identity