The Rising Threat of Infostealers

Infostealers are the biggest risk in today’s defence against cyberattacks, with activity surging by 266% in 2023 alone. These malicious programs are stealing sensitive information—credentials, personal data, and more—leading to identity theft, fraud, and costly breaches. To combat this rising threat, organizations need to understand how infostealers operate, evade detection, and target both technology and human vulnerabilities.

Augmented with a wide range of data observed by KELA’s threat intelligence platform, this guide examines:

• How top infostealers work and why they’re so dangerous.
• The tactics attackers use to bypass modern cybersecurity tools.
• Best practices for protecting your organization’s assets and identities.