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Malware exposes 3.9 billion passwords in huge cybersecurity threat

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A cybersecurity report by threat intelligence platform KELA has uncovered a sharp rise in infostealer malware in 2024 .

Researchers observed an alarming trend in how stolen data was circulated.

Nearly 40% of infected machines contained credentials for corporate systems, including content management platforms, email accounts, Active Directory Federation Services and remote desktop environments.

Cybercriminals are actively targeting passwords.

Keeping your operating system, browsers and security software up to date ensures that known vulnerabilities are patched.

Enable automatic updates whenever possible and install reputable antivirus or protection software that can detect and block infostealer threats before they compromise your system.

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