Hackers modify open-source ‘SapphireStealer’ malware, leading to multiple variants

Hackers are modifying the open-source code of SapphireStealer malware, aiding them in data theft, according to researchers at Cisco Talos. They have observed numerous variants being exploited by an array of threat actors. The malware typically steals sensitive data, such as company credentials. The accessibility of the malware’s open-source code allows rapid development of new variants, making data exfiltration easier and permitting more efficient malware operations.