Port Blair, June 10
Information stealer or infostealer is a malware that is designed to gather information from a system, such as data relating to passwords, browser auto fill information, browser cookies, crypto wallets, and credit cards, which is sent to attackers system. A surge in number of cybercrimes involving infostealers has been noticed. The Infostealer malware is often distributed disguised as cracks and keygens of various unofficially downloaded programs. Which are used by cybercriminals to spread malware. Infostealers usually operate as malwareas-a-service (Maas), a business model in which the developers of malicious software lease their malware to others for a fee.
Cybercriminals bundle malware with key generators and software cracks and make it available at various dubious sources, such as freeware download websites, free file hosting websites, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, etc.
In some A&N Police issues public advisory on infostealers via fake keygens and cracks cases, these tools are proliferated together with chosen software installation setups.
 Victims download these malicious software cracks and fake keygens to activate licenses for third-party software.
 Once the infostealer is executed by victims on their systems, sensitive information saved on the systems is collected and sent to a C2 server controlled by attackers.
 Infostealer attacks are typically financially motivated. The stolen data is analyzed, and valuable information is organized into a database, which can then be sold on the dark web or through private social media channels.
ï€½ï€ The information is then used to commit various types of fraud, such as applying for bank loans or credit cards, purchasing items online, or making fraudulent health insurance claims, etc. In this regard, Andaman and Nicobar Police has issued the following advisory to safeguard the citizens against infostealers.
 Avoid downloading pirated software (and software cracks) from unverified sites and activating the software using any third-party key generators.
 Do not trust sources that promise free installation of software with premium features.
 Download software from official sources only, check legitimacy of the website before downloading.
 Keep your devices secured using a reputed antivirus and/or anti-malware solutions.
 Regularly update your browser, operating system, and other applications.
 Report any such incidents on the cybercrime.gov.in portal and follow @CyberDost on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Public, Koo and LinkedIn to know more about safety tips. For any assistance, information or enquiries, contact Cyber Cell, Port Blair, over Cyber Helpline No.1930, 9531856083 or visi.ress release from SP (CID) said.