Once-hobbled Lumma Stealer is back with lures that are hard to resist
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Once-hobbled Lumma Stealer is back with lures that are hard to resist
Last May, law enforcement authorities around the world scored a key win when they hobbled the infrastructure of Lumma, an infostealer that infected nearly 395,000 Windows computers over just a two-month span leading up to the international operation. Researchers said Wednesday that Lumma is once again “back at scale” in hard-to-detect attacks that pilfer credentials and sensitive files. Lumma, also known as Lumma Stealer, first appeared in Russi…
Dismantled by Europol and Microsoft in May 2025, the Russian malware Lumma Stealer quickly resurfaced with a strengthened infrastructure. According to a new study by Bitdefender, this data thief has seen a dramatic resurgence since December 2025.
The international operation that managed to dismantle LummaStealer's infrastructure has not been enough to stop one of the world's most active 'malware', which has re-emerged on a large scale with new distribution techniques based on social engineering and supported by infrastructure such as CastleLoader.
Fake CAPTCHA Attacks Emerge as Key Entry Point for LummaStealer Malware Campaigns
LummaStealer, a notorious information-stealing malware, has made a significant comeback following a major law enforcement disruption in 2025. This resurgence is characterized by a shift in distribution tactics, moving away from traditional exploit kits towards aggressive social engineering campaigns. Cybercriminals are now leveraging “ClickFix” techniques, which present users with fake CAPTCHA verification pages. These deceptive […] The post Fak…
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