StealC, an information stealer active since January 2023, updated to version 2 in March 2025. This release features enhanced capabilities, including the use of MSI packages and PowerShell scripts for payload delivery, improved C2 communication with JSON and RC4 encryption, and advanced functionalities like multi-monitor screenshot capture. It also demonstrates persistence through retry mechanisms, enhancing stealth in execution.

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