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Infostealers Harvest 1.7 Billion Credentials in Six Months

·Source: Infosecurity Magazine

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Executive Summary

Flashpoint data reveals infostealers were responsible for taking 1.7 billion credentials in the first half of 2026

Analysis

Flashpoint data reveals infostealers were responsible for taking 1.7 billion credentials in the first half of 2026
Source Attribution

Originally published by Infosecurity Magazine on Aug 17, 2026.

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