StealthWorker Go
- Malware type
- credential-stealer
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:21:31
Targeted industries: retail-and-hospitality
Context
According to Fortinet, StealthWorker is a brute-force malware that has been linked to a compromised e-commerce website with an embedded skimmer that steals personal information and payment details. Before hackers can embed a skimmer, however, the first requirement is for hackers to gain access to their target’s backend. Hacker’s commonly take advantage of vulnerabilities in the Content Management System (CMS) or its plugins to gain entry into the target’s system. Another, simpler option is to use brute force attacks. Though quite slow, this method is still effective against administrators using weak or commonly used passwords.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Stealthworker (report)
- blog.malwarebytes.com — New Golang Brute Forcer Discovered Amid Rise E Commerce Attacks (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Synology Warns Of Malware Infecting Nas Devices With Ransomware (report)