Stresspaint

First seen
2018-04-01 00:00:00
Malware type
credential-stealer
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:19:31

Context

Stresspaint is a credential-stealing malware specifically targeting social media accounts. It was first discovered in April 2018 and distributed via phishing campaigns using a fake painting application.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Stresspaint_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • vblocalhost.com — Vb2020 Karve Urgilez (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Stresspaint (report)
  • security.radware.com — Stresspaint Malware Targeting Facebook Credentials (report)
  • arstechnica.com — Tens Of Thousands Of Facebook Accounts Compromised In Days By Malware (report)
  • blog.radware.com — Stresspaint Malware Campaign Targeting Facebook Credentials (report)
  • bleepingcomputer.com — Stresspaint Malware Steals Facebook Credentials And Session Cookies (report)

External references