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Hackers Disguise Malware as Popular Games and Software to Hijack Windows PCs

An evolving fake-download campaign that disguises trojanized installers as popular games, cracked software, and utilities to monetize Windows computers. Rather than delivering one payload, the operation distributes multiple software “offers” during a single installation session, converting victims’ bandwidth and computing resources into revenue streams. Microsoft’s November 3 investigation identified three confirmed branches: WorldProxyPool proxyware, CharityEngine […] The post Hackers Disguise Malware as Popular Games and Software to Hijack Windows PCs appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.

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