NewsCheck Point Research23.10.2026

Infostealer riding the AI Train

Key Points Introduction Infostealers commonly target browser passwords, session cookies, and cryptocurrency wallets. This malware combines those established capabilities with dedicated collection routines for AI applications and development tools. Its targets include Claude, ChatGPT Desktop, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot, alongside cloud credentials and sensitive files from local development environments. This expanded targeting reflects […] The post Infostealer riding the AI Train appeared first on Check Point Research .

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