Using Infostealer Logs to Identify CSAM Consumers

This research article by Insikt Group explores the use of infostealer malware data to identify 3,300 unique consumers of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The study highlights geographic and behavioral trends, presents case studies of identified individuals, and discusses the implications for investigators tracking CSAM on the dark web. The findings emphasize the growing importance of infostealer logs in understanding and combating child exploitation online.