Description
Stealc is an alternate detection name for the StealC information stealer, a subscription service malware that harvests browser credentials, cookies, and cryptocurrency wallets from infected systems. Its operators distribute it through fake downloads and social engineering lures, and stolen data flows to panels used for account takeover and resale. Detections under this name indicate credential exposure that warrants immediate resets.
Stats
- First seen
- February 2023
- Last seen
- October 2026
Also known as
Stealc
Alert name variants
| Alert Name |
|---|
| ByteCode-MSIL.Downloader.StealC |
| ByteCode-MSIL.Spyware.Stealc |
| ByteCode-MSIL.Trojan.Stealc |
| ByteCode-MSIL.Trojan.StealC |
| Script-PowerShell.Spyware.Stealc |
| Script-PowerShell.Trojan.StealC |
| Script-WScript.Downloader.StealC |
| Shortcut.Spyware.Stealc |
| Win32.Exploit.StealC |
| Win32.Ransomware.Stealc |