Alerts have been issued by cybersecurity experts regarding a fresh operation that uses illegally obtained copies of software to spread data theft tools such as Lumma and ACR Stealer.
Alerts have been issued by cybersecurity experts regarding a fresh operation that uses illegally obtained copies of software to spread data theft tools such as Lumma and ACR Stealer. The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has reported a surge in the circulation of ACR Stealer starting from January 2025. One intriguing feature of this data-stealing malware is its employment of a method known as dead drop.
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.
