The source describes a critical cybersecurity alert focusing on social engineering attacks leveraging the U.S. tax season. It details how phishing emails, often disguised as tax documents, are being used to distribute the Stealerium information-stealing malware. The text explains the infection chain, how the malware evades detection using techniques like Base64 encoding and anti-analysis features, and the types of data Stealerium is designed to steal, such as credentials and sensitive system information. The source also provides indicators of compromise and recommendations for protection against these threats, including best practices for individuals and the types of security tools to consider. Finally, it presents how a company, Technijian, offers services to defend against these sophisticated cyber threats.
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