Millions of Login Credentials Stolen By an ‘Unnamed Malware’

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Cybersecurity researchers from Nord Security have unearthed a new set of Trojan-type malware that has exploited over three million Windows computers and has stolen nearly 26 million login credentials for about a million websites. 

Nord Security researchers have grouped the websites into a dozen categories. These include email services, financial platforms, e-commerce platforms, file storage and sharing services, and social media platforms. In total, the report revealed that the unnamed malware succeeded in stealing about 1.2 terabytes of personal data including over a million unique email addresses, over two billion cookies, and more than six million other files.

There are millions of other details the threat actors were able to steal, according to the researchers. The researchers also discovered 6 million files from the victims’ download folders and desktops that were stolen from this unnamed malware. It also took screenshots of the infected systems and tried to take a picture of the victim using the device’s webcam. 

“For every malware that gets worldwide recognition and coverage, there are thousands of custom viruses made specifically for the buyer’s needs. These are nameless pieces of malicious code that are compiled and sold on forums and private chats for as little as $100,” Nord Security, explained.