What do infostealers steal?
Infostealers are designed to extract any data that provides access to systems, services, or user identities. What they steal depends on the variant, but most target:
Saved usernames and passwords โ from browsers, apps, and password managers
Session cookies and tokens โ used to bypass MFA and access services without logging in
Autofill data โ including names, addresses, phone numbers, credit cards
Financial data โ bank account details, payment info, and credit card numbers
Crypto wallets and keys โ hot wallets, private keys, and browser wallet extensions
Password manager exports โ exported vaults or clipboard-copied credentials
Local files โ especially in the Downloads folder (documents, IDs, attachments)
Browser data โ browsing history, saved logins, and stored cookies
System and device metadata โ IP address, hostname, OS version, browser type
Screenshots or clipboard content โ sometimes taken during execution
This data is bundled into a "log" and uploaded. One log often contains full access to cloud accounts, email inboxes, business tools, or admin panels.
