RedLine Information Stealer

What is REDLINE-INFO-STEALER?

RedLine Information Stealer is a high-severity malware/security issue. RedLine Stealer is a widely distributed malware-as-a-service info-stealer. It harvests cached browser passwords, credit card details, cookies, autocomplete data, FTP credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet keys from infected hosts. Typical causes include downloading cracked software, game cheats, or keygens from untrusted sites, malicious phishing emails containing obfuscated loaders and social engineering attachments on messaging platforms. Work through the steps below in order.

Common Causes

• Downloading cracked software, game cheats, or keygens from untrusted sites
• Malicious phishing emails containing obfuscated loaders
• Social engineering attachments on messaging platforms

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Run a full endpoint antivirus scan to delete the malicious payload

  "Run a full endpoint antivirus scan to delete the malicious payload" is worth trying when malicious phishing emails containing obfuscated loaders turns out to be the culprit.

• 2
  Clear all browser cache, cookies, and saved passwords

  "Clear all browser cache, cookies, and saved passwords" covers a less common but documented cause of REDLINE-INFO-STEALER.

• 3
  Change all passwords globally (web, bank, email) from a clean system

  "Change all passwords globally (web, bank, email) from a clean system" covers a less common but documented cause of REDLINE-INFO-STEALER.

• 4
  Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all personal and work accounts

  "Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all personal and work accounts" covers a less common but documented cause of REDLINE-INFO-STEALER.

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Frequently Asked Questions