Riskware.iStealer

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Short bio

Riskware.iStealer is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a commercial system monitor application distributed by Kizar Labs. Riskware.iStealer may have the capabilities to harvest stored credentials, keystrokes, screenshots, network activity, and more from computers where the software is installed. Riskware.iStealer may covertly monitor user behavior and harvest personally identifiable information including names and passwords, keystrokes from emails, chat programs, websites visited, and financial activity.

Riskware.iStealer may be capable of the covert collection of screenshots, video recordings, or the ability to activate any connected camera or microphone. Collected information may be stored locally and later retrieved, or may be transmitted to an online service or location.

Type of infection

Riskware.iStealer may be distributed using various methods. This software may be packaged with free online software, or could be disguised as a harmless program and distributed by email. Alternatively, this software may be installed by an individual with physical or remote access to the computer.

Malicious behavior

Riskware.iStealer may run as a start-up entry and may be visible as running processes on compromised machines. Alternatively, Riskware.iStealer may also be configured in a manner which prevents visible processes and start-up entries.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from the installation of Riskware.iStealer.

Malwarebytes detects and removes Riskware.iStealer.

Home remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove many Riskware.iStealer infections without further user interaction.