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MetaStealer

Also known as: Meta Stealer, META

MetaStealer is an infostealer derived from the RedLine codebase that targets browser credentials, cookies, autofill data, and cryptocurrency wallets. It is positioned as a RedLine successor and is distributed through phishing and malicious spam campaigns.

What is MetaStealer?

MetaStealer is an infostealer that reuses much of the RedLine Stealer codebase, marketed as an improved alternative. It collects the standard stealer dataset and is sold under a subscription model. (It should not be confused with separate macOS malware that has also used the "MetaStealer" name.)

Distribution

MetaStealer is commonly delivered through malicious spam (malspam) and phishing emails carrying weaponised attachments or links, as well as cracked-software lures.

How VantaPrism Tracks MetaStealer

Because MetaStealer shares lineage with RedLine, VantaPrism's parsing of RedLine-family log formats extends to MetaStealer output, ensuring exposures from both are captured and attributed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MetaStealer related to RedLine?

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Yes. MetaStealer is built on much of the RedLine Stealer codebase and is marketed as a successor to it.

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