‘Arkanix Stealer’ Malware Disappears Shortly After Debut
Written in C++ and Python, the malware exfiltrates system information, browser data, and steals files. The post ‘Arkanix Stealer’ Malware Disappears Shortly After Debut appeared first on SecurityWeek.
A new infostealer named ‘Arkanix Stealer’ operated as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) enterprise in a one-shot campaign, Kaspersky says.
Implemented in both C++ and Python, the malware emerged in October 2025, when its developer started advertising it in underground forum posts, but likely ceased operations in December, when its control panel and Discord channel disappeared.
While short-lived, Arkanix Stealer did provide miscreants with broad information-stealing capabilities, collecting system and user information, application details, browser data, Telegram and Discord data, VPN information, and stealing files from specific directories.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/arkanix-stealer-malware-disappears-shortly-after-debut/
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