a so-called “nameless” undetected malware stole a database in the cloud that contained some 1.2 terabytes of files, cookies, and credentials that came from 3.2 million Windows-based computers. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Researchers on Wednesday said a so-called “nameless” undetected malware stole a database in the cloud that contained some 1.2 terabytes of files, cookies, and credentials that came from 3.2 million Windows-based computers.
In a blog post, NordLocker said the virus escaped with 6 million files that it grabbed from desktop and downloads folders. Screenshots made by the malware revealed that it spread via illegal Adobe PhotoShop software, Windows cracking tools, and pirated games. The malware also photographed the user if the device had a webcam.
According to NordLocker, the hacker group responsible disclosed the database location accidently and the cloud provider hosting the data was notified so they could take it down. The data was stolen between 2018 and 2020 and included 2 billion cookies.
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