Inferno Drainer Reloaded - Inside the Return of Crypto's Most Elusive Thief by Check Point Research

Despite allegations to the contrary, a notorious crypto wallet drainer named Inferno continues to be active – and more dangerous than ever. Security researchers from Check Point Research (CPR) discovered that the alleged shutdown in 2023 was merely a diversion. In the last six months, the malware thus captured cryptocurrencies worth over $9 million from more than 30,000 digital wallets. Experts assume that the alleged shutdown was merely a decep…

Inferno Drainer Reloaded - Inside the Return of Crypto's Most Elusive Thief by Check Point Research

In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, few threats are as persistent—or as profitable—as Inferno Drainer. Despite claiming to shut down in 2023, Check Point Research has confirmed the drainer’s quiet but powerful resurgence, now boasting technical upgrades that have enabled it to steal over $9 million from 30,000+ wallets in just the past six months. A New Era of Crypto Theft Inferno Drainer is no ordinary malware. It’s a “Drainer-as-a-Servic…