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What is LimeStealer 2024?
LimeStealer is a Trojan-style malware designed to steal sensitive data from infected systems. It is part of a growing family of info-stealers, similar to RedLine, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer.Primary Targets:
- Web browsers (passwords, cookies, credit cards)
- Cryptocurrency wallets (MetaMask, Exodus, Trust Wallet)
- FTP & VPN credentials
- System information (IP address, OS version, installed software)
Key Features of LimeStealer 2024
1. Data Theft Capabilities
- Browser Data Extraction (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave)
- Saved logins, autofill data, session cookies
- Cryptocurrency Wallet Hijacking
- Targets wallet extensions & desktop apps
- Credit Card & Payment Information
- Harvests stored payment details from browsers
2. Anti-Detection & Evasion Techniques
- Process Hollowing (hides malicious code inside legitimate processes)
- Code Obfuscation (makes analysis harder for security researchers)
- Delayed Execution (avoids sandbox detection)
3. C2 (Command & Control) Communication
- Exfiltrates stolen data to C2 servers (often Telegram or Discord bots)
- Can receive remote commands for further attacks
4. Persistence Mechanisms
- Modifies Windows Registry for auto-startup
- Drops additional payloads (e.g., ransomware, keyloggers)