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The silent “Storm”: New infostealer hijacks sessions, decrypts server-side

📅 13 April 2026 at 14:05 UTC📰 Bleeping ComputerView original source ↗
The silent “Storm”: New infostealer hijacks sessions, decrypts server-side

New "Storm" infostealer skips local decryption, sending browser data to attacker servers. Varonis shows how server-side decryption enables session hijacking, bypassing passwords and MFA. [...]

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🔍Threat Overview

The 'Storm' infostealer allows attackers to hijack user sessions, bypassing passwords and MFA by decrypting server-side data, rendering traditional security measures ineffective.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows
Attack Vectors
Server-side decryption
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Users with active sessions on affected systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Regularly review and update browser extensions
2Implement multi-factor authentication for all accounts
3Use a reputable antivirus solution to detect potential threats
📦Affected Products
Varonis

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