Analyzing RL Stealer: A Variant of 44Caliber and StormKitty Malware

Summary

• A new info-stealing malware has been discovered by security researchers, called RL Stealer, that is being sold on hacking forums for as little as $49(\pounds 39)permonthor$199 for a lifetime license.
• It has been favoured by cybercriminals looking to steal gaming login details, with the malware tailoring its lure to popular online games including Minecraft, Roblox, and League of Legends.
• RL Stealer works in a similar way to other info-stealing malware by scooping up saved usernames and passwords from web browsers, as well as stealing session cookies and files.
• Its developers have also created a secondary malware strain calledasso known as “44Caliber,” designed to circumvent antivirus protections and used a RAM scraper to target gamers.
• The malware has been actively developed since August 2022, with its creators regularly updating it to add new capabilities and targets.

By AK1001

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