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Infostealers fueled cyberattacks and snagged 2.1B credentials last year

Cybercriminals used information-stealing malware to a devastating effect last year, capturing sensitive data that fueled ransomware, breaches and attacks targeting supply chains and critical infrastructure, according to a new report. Infostealers were used to steal 2.1 billion credentials last year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of 3.2 billion credentials stolen from all organizations, Flashpoint said in a report released Tuesday. By targeting identity and access, cybercriminals stole 33% mor...

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