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Tens of thousands of computers infected with info stealing software

Tens of thousands of computers infected with info stealing software

26,000 people are being told that their computers are infected with a software stealing their sensitive information. The National Cyber Security Centre took the unusual step of sending emails to all addresses identified as having the malware today. It says Lumma Stealer is typically found on devices using Microsoft Windows operating systems. The latest attack is no surprise to a cyber security expert, who says cyber criminals aren't slowing down. Aura Information Security general manager Patrick Sharp spoke to Lisa Owen.

Checkpoint · RNZ

December 10, 20255m 32s

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26,000 people are being told that their computers are infected with a software stealing their sensitive information. The National Cyber Security Centre took the unusual step of sending emails to all addresses identified as having the malware today. It says Lumma Stealer is typically found on devices using Microsoft Windows operating systems. The latest attack is no surprise to a cyber security expert, who says cyber criminals aren't slowing down. Aura Information Security general manager Patrick Sharp spoke to Lisa Owen.

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