The malware actively searches for saved credit card details and data from cryptocurrency wallets .
It extracts login information and configuration files from non-browser applications, including: Messengers: Discord, Telegram, and Jabber. FTP Clients: FileZilla and Total Commander. VPN Services: NordVPN, OpenVPN, and ProtonVPN. Echelon-Stealer-v5-master-master.rar
The software uses "stealth" mechanisms, such as launching under legitimate system processes like the WMI Provider Host , to blend into normal Windows activity. The malware actively searches for saved credit card
It targets popular web browsers like Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox to extract saved usernames, passwords, cookies, and autofill data. VPN Services: NordVPN, OpenVPN, and ProtonVPN
The file is a compressed archive containing Echelon Stealer , a highly dangerous and malicious program classified as information-stealing malware (infostealer). It is designed to covertly extract sensitive data from infected systems for the purpose of financial theft, identity fraud, and unauthorized access. Core Malicious Functions
Version 5 of this stealer incorporates several features to avoid detection by security software and researchers: