How the ZeuS Trojan Info Stealer Changed Cybersecurity

Information stealer malware is a type of malicious software designed to collect sensitive information from a victim’s computer. Also known as info stealers, data stealers or data-stealing malware, this software is true to its name: after infecting a computer or device, it’s highly adept at exfiltrating login credentials, financial information and personal data.

Info stealers typically operate by monitoring keyboard input, capturing screenshots and intercepting network traffic. They may also search a hard drive for specific types of data. …

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