TechnologyAugust 30, 2026
infostealer
IN-fo-stee-ler
Definition
A specific type of malicious software designed to covertly harvest and steal sensitive data, such as login credentials, private keys, and personal information, from an infected computer.
Etymology
A compound word derived from 'info' (short for information) and 'stealer' (one who takes property dishonestly). It emerged in the cybersecurity field to describe malware specialized in data exfiltration.
In the news
The article identifies infostealer malware as one of the most dangerous threats to the crypto community, noting how it can remain stealthily embedded in a system to siphon off critical user assets.
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