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Phemedrone Stealer

Also known as: Phemedrone

Phemedrone is an open-source-derived infostealer that targets browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, messaging apps, and password managers. It drew attention for being distributed via a Windows SmartScreen bypass vulnerability exploited in the wild.

What is Phemedrone Stealer?

Phemedrone is a C#/.NET infostealer that harvests data from browsers, crypto wallets, Discord, Telegram, and other applications. Its source has circulated openly, lowering the barrier for others to adopt and modify it.

Notable delivery technique

Phemedrone campaigns were observed exploiting a Windows SmartScreen bypass to execute without the usual security warning, demonstrating how stealers pair with fresh vulnerabilities to improve infection rates.

How VantaPrism Tracks Phemedrone Stealer

VantaPrism monitors actively distributed families like Phemedrone, so exposures tied to newer delivery techniques are surfaced promptly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What made Phemedrone notable?

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It was distributed using a Windows SmartScreen bypass vulnerability, letting it run without the usual security prompt.
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