{"id":293775,"date":"2025-01-14T09:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T17:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=293775"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:33:44","slug":"a-rise-in-password-stealers-how-to-combat-this-dangerous-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/a-rise-in-password-stealers-how-to-combat-this-dangerous-malware\/","title":{"rendered":"A Rise in Password Stealers: How to Combat This Dangerous Malware"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not easy to avoid harm\u2019s way when browsing the internet. Even if we\u2019re cautious and use common sense, we can still slip up by clicking somewhere we shouldn\u2019t, risking it all. Although our words may sound alarming, there are many ways to stay safe\u2014just follow our advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the many dangers we face today is the threat posed by password thieves, a very specific type of malware with a clear mission: to infiltrate our devices and monitor our passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avast protects you from every CyberThreat\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rTgPPZkdx3c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Password Thieves: What They Are and How to Spot Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Password thieves are malware or spyware that installs itself secretly on a computer. They are also Trojan software that finds its way across a network\u2014someone opens the wrong file in their email or runs a program downloaded from a suspicious website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without the user\u2019s knowledge or consent, the file installs on their computer and starts operating in the background, undetected. It may take months to realize that passwords or data have been stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Password thieves aim to capture authentication credentials but often also look for any type of confidential information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The malware tracks login information as credentials are entered. It runs silently, gathering data as it\u2019s typed into the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spyware actively monitors login requests, records keystroke information, and funnels the collected data to a secondary website owned by the criminal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/2088fa52-9b27-11e6-9591-00163ec9f5fa\/1408299994\/avast-Avast_Symbol_V2_Positive_Orange_256x256.png\" alt=\"Avast Free Antivirus\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Avast Free Antivirus<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/avast-cpi.en.softonic.com\/cpi-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Download<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/avast-cpi.en.softonic.com\/cpi-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Avoid Installing a Password Thief and How to Fight Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some of the best password practices, as recommended by cybersecurity experts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Store all your passwords in a password manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never reuse the same password for more than one account.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t rely on a pattern you simply tweak from one account to another<\/strong> (for instance, using the same password but adding a number at the end).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For security questions about passwords, don\u2019t answer what they ask you.<\/strong> Chances are, you\u2019ll always respond the same way, and that\u2019s another vulnerability. Instead, give a nonsensical answer and record it in your password manager, noting which question you selected with the associated answer. For example, if your cat\u2019s name was Socks, for the security question, pretend it\u2019s \u201cEpi,\u201d and jot that down in your password manager so you can remember it in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If a website offers two-factor authentication, enable it.<\/strong> Even if an attacker obtains your username and password, this secondary authentication will keep them out of your account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these tips help keep our accounts safe and secure from hackers trying to steal our email, bank, or Netflix account, here\u2019s the best advice for avoiding password thieves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Way to Detect Password Thieves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most reliable way to spot password thieves before they cause damage is to use an up-to-date antivirus on all your computers. The antivirus searches for and detects this malware. When it identifies a password thief, it quarantines it (safeguarding and isolating it) and then safely removes it from the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s crucial to have antivirus software installed on every computer in your household\u2014yours, your partner\u2019s, and your children\u2019s\u2014but it won\u2019t help much if it\u2019s not correctly configured. Make sure the antivirus regularly scans your devices and updates itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/avast-risestealers-ui-14012025.png?GoogleAccessId=wp-stateless%40kubertonic.iam.gserviceaccount.com&#038;Expires=1793579961&#038;Signature=jmfrMy2VN6LmFfM3u11MeBoKBsuqbCXBPkxSR0qmw%2BBQMAsDwbl39rC5CcpgEET%2BZEw9Kz7NSooewB8G32Iwiw351EqcTr4sGUdKYPWa9DVAbGJ5pwy59l7384RN9prqX8Upl%2Fdl9AbzfsCICUBHe%2FTNNdxUH2cE4AP4JrV3YnPJAVUt%2BZxfJEDwxgGDf7FwUQSpuu59M7os%2FzrkQBn63Bw7XM4HE6P45oRvZh3NikxgvbGFQMDNOSq0E6awZSfM5cAqUTGuKOwbfZsyklqZZJYjUxKUSpmf3qyZEkk2NXNqOQouPAS%2F7ztzrUWjEPWMoGUSvmGkmw93cMGabILanw%3D%3D\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-293777\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing an antivirus (we personally always recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/free-antivirus-download?full_trSrc=mmm_sft_dlp_008_318_m&amp;utm_source=softonic&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sft_dlp_008_318_m:january\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Avast Free Antivirus<\/a><\/strong>), look for one that performs periodic scans and runs in real-time on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s because if it\u2019s running in the background while you\u2019re working\u2014like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/free-antivirus-download?full_trSrc=mmm_sft_dlp_008_318_m&amp;utm_source=softonic&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sft_dlp_008_318_m:january\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Avast Free Antivirus <\/a><\/strong>does\u2014it can monitor active processes and compare them to its threat definitions, detecting password-stealing software on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, to avoid getting ensnared by password thieves, follow these guidelines, and no hacker will be able to breach your computer or compromise your cybersecurity: <strong>don\u2019t click on suspicious links, don\u2019t store your passwords in plain text, use a password manager, and use antivirus software.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/2088fa52-9b27-11e6-9591-00163ec9f5fa\/1408299994\/avast-Avast_Symbol_V2_Positive_Orange_256x256.png\" alt=\"Avast Free Antivirus\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Avast Free Antivirus<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/avast-cpi.en.softonic.com\/cpi-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Download<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/avast-cpi.en.softonic.com\/cpi-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cybersecurity is currently the most critical element of the security that surrounds us. In 2025, we simply can\u2019t live without it, given that we manage every aspect of our lives digitally\u2014from medical issues to finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cybersecurity Fan Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a password manager not only keeps your credentials safe but also protects you from common phishing tactics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time antivirus protection is essential because malware evolves rapidly, and signature-based detection alone might miss newly released variants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combining strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and real-time antivirus ensures layered security\u2014a must-have strategy for defending against today\u2019s sophisticated cyber threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not easy to avoid harm\u2019s way when browsing the internet. 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