The new Arcane stealer spreads via YouTube and Discord, collecting data from many applications, including VPN and gaming clients, network utilities, messaging apps, and browsers.

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Arcane stealer is a new malware distributed via YouTube and Discord, initially hidden in game cheats and cracks. It collects sensitive data from various applications, including VPNs, gaming clients, network utilities, messaging apps, and browsers. The stealer disables security features like SmartScreen and employs additional methods to extract browser cookies and keys. To protect against such threats, be cautious with untrustworthy downloads and use robust security software.

New Arcane stealer spreading via YouTube and Discord