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A malware stole about 26 million user login credentials from almost a million websites!<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to <\/span>The National News<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span>, hackers have stolen 1.2 terabytes of personal information using trojan-type malware. The report says the malware was transmitted through email and illegal software. The software includes Adobe Photoshop 2018, a Windows cracking tool, and several cracked games.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hackers used the malware to steal nearly 26 million login credentials between 2018 and 2020. The worst part is such trojan-type malware is available for a price as low as $100, the report mentions. Furthermore, it says that stolen records of UAE residents can cost almost an average of $25 each. Moreover, it is worth noting that the records from the UAE are among the most expensive ones for sale on the dark web<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credentials From Different Platforms<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The malware stole millions of login credentials including emails, usernames, and passwords from the platforms mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Online Gaming<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Online Market<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Job Search<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Consumer Electronics<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • File Storage and Sharing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Streaming Services<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Email Services<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Financial<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      As per the report, the malware stole credentials from social media platforms like Facebook (1.47 million credentials stolen), Twitter (261,773), and Instagram (153,754). In addition, it also stole credentials from online marketplaces like Amazon (209,534) and eBay (132,935). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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