What is the Raccoon Stealer?

About Raccoon Stealer:

• It is a kind of malware that steals various data from an infected computer. 
• It is a classic example of information-stealing malware, which cybercriminals typically use to gain possession of sensitive data saved in users’ browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.
• In the case of browsers, targeted data typically includes cookies, saved login details, and saved credit card details. 
• In the case of cryptocurrency wallets (henceforth, ‘crypto-wallets’), targeted data typically includes public keys, private keys, and seed phrases
• Once sensitive browser and crypto-wallet data is in the hands of cybercriminals, it will likely be used to conduct harmful activities, such as identity theft, cryptocurrency theft, and credit card fraud.
• Like most info-stealers, Raccoon Stealer is purchasable.
• The operators of Raccoon Stealer sell Raccoon Stealer samples to their customers (called ‘affiliates’), who then use the info-stealer to gain possession of sensitive data saved on users’ devices.    

Q1) What is Malware?

Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.

Source: Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware 

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