New Arkanix stealer blends rapid Python harvesting with stealthier C++ payloads
Summary
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new infostealer called "Arkanix" that is being marketed as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). Arkanix is written in both Python and C++, allowing its subscribers to target a wider range of environments, and is suspected to have been developed with the aid of a large language model.
IFF Assessment
FOE
A new stealer being marketed as a service lowers the barrier to entry for malicious actors.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of the Arkanix stealer's capabilities and the potential for it to be used in phishing campaigns. The use of both Python and C++ makes it more versatile and potentially harder to detect. The suspected use of AI in its development highlights a growing trend of AI-assisted malware creation.