Infostealer malware is infecting millions of devices to steal data on a vast scale. This includes login credentials, API keys, bank and credit card details, cookies, session tokens, cryptocurrency wallets, and more.
Infostealers are cheap and plentiful on the dark web, where they’re distributed through Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms that make cybercrime simple and affordable.
The challenge facing security providers
If you’re a managed service or security provider (MSP or MSSP), a reseller, or a system integrator, infostealers are one of today’s most urgent cybersecurity challenges.
A single live access point, potentially bypassing multi-factor authentication, could allow attackers to penetrate admin systems and deploy a horizontal attack across an organization’s networks.
Your clients rely on you to detect, mitigate, and prevent cybersecurity threats. Using infostealer threat intelligence, you can strengthen and differentiate your capabilities and protect your clients proactively.
Infostealers are unlike conventional malware
Conventional malware, such as ransomware and trojans, disrupts the systems it infects. This makes it detectable.
By contrast, infostealers work silently and stealthily. A victim’s data can be for sale on the dark web before they even notice they’ve been hit.
As a result, cybercriminals often use infostealers to gather data they can use for larger-scale attacks.
Conventional cybersecurity measures are no longer enough
Many infostealers are designed to sidestep or sabotage conventional anti-virus and internet security tools.
Moreover, even after an infostealer is contained and eliminated, the danger remains. Cybercriminals may have already taken credentials they can use for attacks, such as:
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Account takeovers and breaking into critical systems.
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Privilege escalation and moving laterally through an organization’s network.
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Supply chain attacks targeting the organization’s partners or clients.
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Social engineering attacks, such as phishing scams.
Moving to proactive cybersecurity
Traditional cybersecurity measures are reactive. They detect malware after an infection has occurred. With infostealers, that’s likely to be too late to avoid harm.
Threat intelligence changes the game by allowing security providers to act proactively.
Infostealer threat intelligence gives security teams early warnings of compromised credentials. If data related to you or your organization data is circulating on criminal forums, a threat intelligence solution alerts you immediately.
That means you can act to shut out the cybercriminals before they strike.
How security providers can use infostealer threat intelligence
As a cybersecurity solution provider, infostealer threat intelligence can enhance your services in the following areas:
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Threat hunting and security operations center (SOC) processes: Identifying compromised accounts before they’re misused.
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Incident response and breach prevention: Detecting credential leaks before they lead to full-scale attacks.
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Managed detection and response (MDR): Strengthen your existing security services with real-time visibility of threats.
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Compliance and risk management: Help your clients meet security standards such as ISO 27001, NIS2, and SOC 2.
Seamlessly integrate threat intelligence into your solutions
Continuous monitoring, adaptive intelligence, and proactive cybersecurity strategies are now vital for staying safe. Infostealer intelligence is most effective when it’s integrated into existing security workflows.
For example, Cybercheck’s threat intelligence platform and API provide real-time visibility of stolen credentials and exposed data, enabling cybersecurity providers to automate detection and response.
Our solutions work seamlessly with SIEM, SOAR, and other cybersecurity platforms. They enable MSPs, MSSPs, and resellers to enhance their services without additional operational overhead.
We work with solution vendors, service providers, and technology integrators to build partnerships ranging from reselling to the joint development of products and services. To find out more, visit our Partnerships page.
