infostealer

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infostealer

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From info + stealer.

noun infostealers

A piece of malware that steals personal data. While spyware's purpose is quite similar to infostealer's, this category is broader and may also include video and audio recording capabilities or tracking the victim's location with GPS.

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@misc{infostealer_2026,
  title = {infostealer},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/infostealer},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}