9 rising malware trends every security pro should know
Malware steals credentials - check your tools. . Infostealers like Lumma Stealer now account for 75% of stolen credentials, grabbing browser cookies, VPN data, and crypto wallets. Attackers sell this data on dark web markets, making initial access easier for others. Monitor the NPM, PyPI, and HuggingFace ecosystems for malicious packages.
Zero Day Brief #27 · 20 Oct 2026
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