What is COSMO STEALER 2025?
COSMO STEALER is a
malware-as-a-service (MaaS) infostealer sold on dark web markets, offering cybercriminals a powerful tool for
data exfiltration, financial fraud, and identity theft. The
2025 version introduces
enhanced evasion techniques, AI-powered phishing modules, and broader compatibility with modern security systems.
Key Features of COSMO STEALER 2025
1. Advanced Data Theft Capabilities
- Browser Credential Harvesting
- Extracts saved passwords, cookies, and autofill data from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave.
- Steals session tokens (bypassing 2FA on sites like Gmail, Facebook, banking portals).
- Cryptocurrency Wallet Theft
- Targets MetaMask, Exodus, Trust Wallet, and Binance Chain Wallet.
- Logs seed phrases, private keys, and transaction histories.
- Clipboard hijacking (changes copied crypto addresses to the attacker’s wallet).
- System & Network Data Collection
- Harvests IP address, geolocation, installed software, and hardware info.
- Steals Wi-Fi passwords for lateral movement in networks.
2. Evasion & Anti-Detection Mechanisms
- Polymorphic Code
- Process Injection
- Sandbox & Virtual Machine Detection
- Delayed Execution
3. AI & Automation Enhancements
- AI-Generated Phishing Emails
- Automated Exfiltration
- Self-Destruct Mechanism
4. Additional Payload Delivery
- Can deploy ransomware (LockBit, BlackCat variants) after stealing data.
- Drops keyloggers & spyware for persistent surveillance.
- Integrates with Discord & Telegram bot APIs for real-time data leaks.