Redline information stealer malware targets Internet Explorer

Emotet is among the most distributed malware in March, Redline malware has been being deployed extensively by hackers in April 2022, specifically targeted at Internet Explorer

More than 10,000 Redline malware attacks in April targeting Internet Explorer vulnerability – The Record by Recorded Future

RedLine malware can steal login credentials from:

• VPN software – a major concern for IT administrators with remote workers
• web browsers
• FTP clients
• email software
• ,messaging software

Redline can also access system information – which is always useful to hackers trying to reconnaissance a system or elevate their access – such as:

• hardware
• network information
• usernames
• any web browsers installed
• anti-virus software

The malware can also steal such data as:

• credit car information
• banking information
• crypto-currency wallets

This stolen information is then downloaded to C6C servers where the data is then often sold in the dark web.

The best advice is to stop using Internet Explorer – if you cannot stand Edge (although I often wonder why software can stir such emotions) then try Chrome.

p.s. Microsoft Edge is based on Google Chromium.