Unveiling the Trails of Infostealer Malware Ecosystems

Dive into an in-depth exploration of Infostealer malware ecosystems in this 27-minute conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Uncover the alarming rise of these cybersecurity threats, with over 160,000 malicious videos posted on approximately 60,000 compromised YouTube channels in a single month, garnering around 1 million views weekly. Examine various types of Infostealer malware, their operational methods, and insights gleaned from monitored data sources. Learn why these malwares have found success on YouTube, attributed to complex, multi-step attack sequences and large-scale operations. Explore the role of organized groups known as Traffer Groups in sustaining infection cycles. Gain valuable insights from a notable case study demonstrating the execution and impact of a significant Infostealer malware attack. Discover defense strategies against these threats, including the use of Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and innovative approaches like preventing password saving on browsers and implementing stricter session limits.

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