A new report from WIRED highlights a dangerous new malware strain called Stealerium. Cybersecurity experts at Proofpoint discovered this infostealer, which can secretly access your webcam and browser activity. This malware can capture photos, screenshots, and monitor your browsing history, particularly for NSFW content. The collected data can then be used for blackmail and extortion schemes. Proofpoint researchers explain that this adds a new dimension to privacy invasion. Actual automated webcam captures of users browsing porn are rare, according to Proofpoint's Kyle Cucci. The malware's creator, who goes by witchfindertr, is based in London and identifies as a malware analyst. Stealerium is available as an open-source tool on GitHub, making it easily accessible. Sextortion, which is a common blackmail tactic, preys on individuals for financial gain. One example of this is the case of Cassidy Wolf, Miss Teen USA, who was targeted by a classmate. The case of Cassidy Wolf highlights the dangers and impact of such attacks. Despite the rapid pace of innovation in cyberhacking tools, spyware-driven sextortion cases remain uncommon.