Security News > 2024 > February > Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims

According to court documents, Mark Sokolovsky conspired to operate the Raccoon Infostealer as a malware-as-a-service or "MaaS." Individuals who deployed Raccoon Infostealer to steal data from victims leased access to the malware for approximately $200 per month, paid for by cryptocurrency.

Raccoon Infostealer then stole personal data from victims' computers, including login credentials, financial information, and other personal records.

Through various investigative steps, the FBI has collected data stolen from many computers that cybercriminals infected with Raccoon Infostealer, including more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification.

The United States does not believe it has all the data stolen by Raccoon Infostealer and continues to investigate.

The FBI has created a website where anyone can input their email address to determine whether it is contained within the U.S. government's repository of Raccoon Infostealer stolen data.

Victims of the Raccoon Infostealer can find more information at Victim Assistance - Raccoon Infostealer.

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