Crimeware report Acrid ScarletStealer and Sys01 stealers
This analysis delves into three distinct stealers Acrid ScarletStealer and Sys01. Acrid is a new stealer found in December employing the Heavens Gate technique to bypass security controls. ScarletStealer downloads additional executables and Chrome extensions to facilitate data theft. Sys01 also known as Album Stealer or S1deload Stealer tricks users into downloading malicious ZIP archives disguised as adult videos ultimately executing a payload called Newb with backdoor capabilities. The report underscores the persistent threat posed by stealers and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.