
Info-stealers are becoming an increasingly concerning trend in the world of cybercrime. Unmasking the complex relationship between antivirus and info-stealersĪlon Gal, Co-Founder & CTO at Hudson Rock, explained why Info-stealers are creating havoc in the cyber world. Here is a list of some of the anti-viruses info-stealers are capable of bypassing Other notable antivirus software included Malwarebytes, Panda Dome, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Avira Antivirus.

Kaspersky software was heavily represented on the list, with Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Antivirus, and Kaspersky Security Cloud all appearing. Other commonly installed programs like McAfee VirusScan, 360 Total Security, and Norton Security Ultra also fell prey to the info-stealers. Among the many programs that failed to fend off the assault were some of the biggest names in the business, including Avast Antivirus, McAfee Firewall, and Reason Cyber security news The attack has targeted millions of computers worldwide – and it turns out that some of the most widely-used antivirus programs are unable to stop it. Shattered shields: Exploring the root causes of faili ng antivirus protection (Source: Hudson Rock) With no antivirus program being able to offer a guaranteed protection, things might have turned for the worst.

Moreover, twenty of the most popular antivirus programs out there – including some of the biggest names in the business – were no match for the info-stealers behind the campaign.
