e-Why, What & How · 2021-12-29

Here’s why it is unsafe to save passwords in your browser – e-Why, What & How

A security firm has uncovered malware that steals login & password details saved in your browser.

According to the AhnLab ASEC analysis team, the “Redline Stealer-type” malware is an infostealer that collects account credentials saved to Web browsers. It 1st appeared on the Russian dark web in March 2020. A user under the name of REDGlade uploaded a promotional post explaining the various features included in Redline Stealer & started selling the hacking tool for $150-$200.

In an example presented by the analysts, a remote employee lost VPN account credentials to RedLine Stealer actors who used the information to hack the company’s network three months later. Despite having an anti-malware solution installed on the infected computer, they failed to detect and remove RedLine Stealer. The malware targets the ‘Login Data’ file found on all Chromium-based web browsers, which is an SQLite database where usernames & passwords are saved.

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