US EditionVoidStealer Malware Slips Past Chrome's Defenses And Rips Credentials At Scale
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A new malware called VoidStealer exploits a flaw in Chromium-based browsers to access sensitive data. By bypassing a yet recent protection mechanism, this technique is already worrying cybersecurity researchers.
VoidStealer Malware Slips Past Chrome's Defenses And Rips Credentials At Scale
It’s a never-ending game of cat and mouse between attackers and software makers, with the latest salvo being fired against one of Google Chrome’s key security features. Security researchers at Gen Threat Labs have discovered that a piece of malware, dubbed VoidStealer, is striking at the heart of how the browser keeps sensitive user data safe
A new virus has found a way to bypass Chrome's protections. Dubbed VoidStealer, the malware manages to steal the master key that protects your cookies and sessions, potentially granting access to all your online accounts. Distributed as a "malware-as-a-service" subscription on the dark web, it introduces a hacking technique discreet enough to worry researchers.
In a blog article published on March 19, 2026, Gen Threat Labs researchers highlight the new capabilities of VoidStealer, an infokeeper sold on the dark web since December 2025, which recently developed an unprecedented technique to bypass the enhanced encryption of Google Chrome.
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