Content This Infostealer Trend Report summarizes the distribution channels, number of malware samples, number of detections, and information on companies targeted by new Infostealers (malware designed to steal information) collected during the month of September 2026. The data was compiled based on detection logs from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) and AhnLab products, and includes […]

Recently, the AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) identified instances of phishing emails being circulated that disguise themselves as requests to review a business proposal. The email body asks recipients to review the attached product list and reply with their feedback on inventory and pricing, thereby prompting users to download and open the attached ZIP file. […]

Recently, the AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) identified instances of phishing emails being circulated that disguise themselves as requests to confirm purchase orders. The email body asks recipients to review the attached purchase order and reply with the relevant information, prompting users to download and open the attached DOCX file. Attachment: PURCHASED ORDER.Docx   [Figure […]

Content This report summarizes the distribution channels, number of Infostealers, number of detections, and companies disguised as targets by new Infostealers collected during the month of August 2026. It is based on data from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC), AhnLab product diagnostic logs, automated data collection systems, email honeypot systems, and automated C2 analysis systems. […]

Content This report summarizes the distribution channels, number of Infostealers, number of detections, and target companies that were disguised as Infostealers collected during the month of July 2026. It was compiled based on results from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC)’s automated data collection system, email honeypots, and automated C2 analysis, as well as diagnostic logs […]

Contents This report summarizes the distribution channels, number of Infostealers, number of detections, and information on companies targeted by new Infostealers collected during June 2026. The collected samples were obtained through an automated data collection system, an email honeypot system, and an automated malware C2 analysis system operated by AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC). Purpose […]

1. Overview First identified in 2018, Vidar operates under a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model and continues to be distributed through various attack cases to this day. AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) has been monitoring cases of Vidar distribution targeting Korea, and this report summarizes the Vidar distribution cases identified in the first half of 2026.    […]

Content This report summarizes the distribution channels, number of infostealers, number of detections, target companies, and execution types of new infostealers collected during the month of May 2026. The collected samples were analyzed based on data from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC)’s automated data collection system, Email Honeypot system, automated malware C2 analysis system, and […]

Notes the May 2026 Dark Web Issue Trend Report summarizes the Major Issues that occurred on the deep web and dark web. it stated that due to the nature of the sources, some of the information cannot be fully verified for factual accuracy. Major Issues Hasan’s BreachForums experienced a moderator split, with HasanBroker being ousted […]

Content this report summarizes the trends of new Infostealers collected during the month of April 2026, including distribution channels, malware distribution, malware quantity, detection quantity, and disguised targets. the data collected is based on ASEC’s Automated Data Collection System, Email Honeypot System, and AhnLab product detection results. Purpose and Scope the report covers Infostealers Disguised […]