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Anthony Spadafora

EvilExtractor malware can steal passwords and hold your Windows PC for ransom — how to stay safe

Malware

Windows PCs are currently under attack by a new “all-in-one” infostealer malware capable of stealing passwords and cookies, bypassing two-factor authentication and even installing ransomware on vulnerable computers.

According to a new report from Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, the EvilExtractor malware is currently being sold on hacking forums for other cybercriminals to use in their attacks. Unlike more expensive malware-as-a-service offerings, EvilExtractor can be had for just $39 and even though it’s new, the malware is already quite sophisticated.

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