Kaspersky report: 2.3 million bank cards leaked on the Dark Web

Kaspersky estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the Dark Web between 2023 and 2024, based on an analysis of the log files of various data-stealing malware known as infostealers. This type of malware not only steals financial information, but also credentials, cookies and other sensitive data, which is then collected and sold on the Dark Web.

On average, every 14th infostealer infection result in stolen credit card information, with nearly 26 million devices compromised by these malicious actors, including more than 9 million in 2024 alone.

Redline is the most widespread infostealer in recent years, accounting for 34% of all infections analyzed. However, in 2024, a significant increase in the Risepro variant has been detected. The stealer primarily targets banking card details, passwords and cryptocurrency wallet data, and may be spreading under the guise of key generators, cracks for various software and game mods.