CollectorStealer

CollectorStealer is a hacking tool that can be used to obtain information and files from the infected computers. This threatening piece of malware is being sold on hacking forums, and it seems that its authors are asking for relatively low payments between $12 and $75. This means that hundreds of cybercriminals may opt to invest in CollectorStealer and then use it to harvest login credentials from users worldwide.

The primary features of CollectorStealer focus on extracting data from the compromised system. It can:

• Collect browser cookies, history, autofill forms and passwords.
• Hijack Discord and Telegram session files.
• Collect files related to game services like Steam and BattleNET.
• Obtain chat history and credentials for Messenger, Pidgin and other messaging services.
• Collect VPN configuration files and credentials.
• Collect '.dat' and '.wallet' files used for cryptocurrency management.

Since multiple hackers and cybercrime groups may use the CollectorStealer payload, it is safe to say that they may rely on malware propagation techniques. Naturally, the best way to protect yourself is to invest in a trustworthy anti-virus service that offers permanent protection against threatening software.