How an infostealer can infect my computer

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There are various ways and channels through which an infostealer can infect a target system and the most common ones are:

Phishing via email , where the recipient is encouraged to click on a link, from which the malware is then downloaded, or to open an attachment containing it
Phishing via fake email pages , specifically created to resemble legitimate ones from service providers (such as Register.it), banks, e-commerce sites, institutional sites of large, well-known brands.
Malware present in files downloaded from untrusted sites/platforms.
Malware present on pirated SW distributed over the network or on digital media.
Read also “ Phishing. What it is and how to defend yourself”

Furthermore, infostealers are designed to place themselves in the system so that they are not easily detectable.

Some of the most widespread and responsible for exfiltrating many login panel access belize consumer mobile number list credentials, such as the Redline, StealIC, Lumma or Vida infostealers, position themselves in the file system path using the file names of other legitimate processes or applications, such as:

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\explorer.exe
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\MsBuild.exe
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\RegAsm.exe
How to defend yourself from infostealers
Defending against infostealers requires a combination of preventative and reactive measures that can significantly reduce the risk of data compromise. Because these malware operate in a sneaky manner, often without the user's knowledge, it is essential to adopt a multi-layered security strategy.

From protecting your devices with up-to-date antivirus software to carefully managing your credentials with strong passwords and two-factor authentication, every step can make a difference.

Here are the best practices to implement to prevent infostealer intrusion: