JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL
Gaming enthusiasts facing major cyberattacks across the globe
The report suggests that the creators of the malware are using the malware-as-a-service model and BloodyStealer is available on the dark web for purchase at USD 10 per month or USD 40 for a lifetime license.
Since the pandemic outbreak across the globe, the number of cyber-attacks has seen a huge hike and almost affected all sectors. Last year during lockdown we witnessed numerous news about cyber attacks on major companies and now it seems the cybercriminals are targeting gaming enthusiasts and their online accounts. According to the research note from Kaspersky, the hackers are using a new malware called the BloodyStealer. Let’s have a closer look at how gamers are getting affected by hackers.
What is BloodyStealer
According to a report from TechRadar, back in March experts at Kaspersky, the popular cybersecurity firm notices an advertisement that stated that the malware is capable of stealing the “password, cookies, bank card details, browser auto-fill data, screenshots, Desktop and uTorrent client files, logs and Bethesda, Epic Games, GOG, Origin, Steam, Telegram and VimeWorld client sessions.”
These are some of the most important details which can be stolen from anyone, attackers can steal these details and use them for making online transactions, getting access to email and other personal data. Furthermore, the report also suggests that despite being a new malware it has already infected users in Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The report suggests that the creators of the malware are using the malware-as-a-service model and BloodyStealer is available on the dark web for purchase at USD 10 per month or USD 40 for a lifetime license. The malware is capable of sending the data as a ZIP archive to its C&C server which is protected against DDoS and other attackers, this makes it difficult for research firms and law enforcement to analyse the breach.
According to a report from Kaspersky, “Over 5.8 million attacks by malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC games were detected and prevented by Kaspersky solutions in Q3 2020 to Q2 2021.”
Here is the list of the top five PC game titles most often used as a disguise for the distribution of malware and unwanted software globally.
