Infostealers now drive 75% of stolen credentials: 9 rising malware trends
ChuckDBrooks · x · 2026-10-24
CSO Online maps nine evolving malware trends. Infostealers like Lumma Stealer, StealC, and RisePro have exploded over 18 months, accounting for 75% of stolen credentials per Immersive — harvesting browser cookies, VPN credentials, MFA tokens, and crypto wallet data sold on dark-web markets, commoditizing initial access.
Other trends: ransomware shifting toward more targeted attacks while older tactics fade, with AI and changing compute infrastructure accelerating the arms race. Security pros need continuous education to keep pace.
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