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February 22, 2026 at 15:33 UTC
Arkanix Stealer pops up as short-lived AI info-stealer experiment
By Bill Toulas
AI Summary
Arkanix Stealer, an information-stealing malware promoted on dark web forums in late 2025, was likely developed as an AI-assisted experiment. This short-lived operation demonstrates how cybercriminals are experimenting with AI tools for malware development, potentially lowering barriers to entry for less skilled threat actors.
Relevance score: 82.0/100
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