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Fake Chrome Errors: How Cyber Crooks Trick Users into Installing Malware
Cybercriminals are now using fake Google Chrome, Word, and OneDrive errors to trick users into running malicious PowerShell “fixes” that install malware. This clever social engineering tactic has been employed by threat actors like ClearFake, ClickFix, and TA571, showcasing their relentless creativity in compromising unsuspecting…
Hot Take:
“Wanna play IT hero for a day? Just follow these instructions to copy, paste, and run malicious PowerShell scripts! Because who needs cyber hygiene when you have fake Google Chrome errors to keep you entertained?”
Key Points:
- New malware campaign uses fake errors from Google Chrome, Word, and OneDrive.
- Threat actors like ClearFake, ClickFix, and TA571 are behind the attacks.
- Users are tricked into running malicious PowerShell “fixes”.
- Payloads include DarkGate, Matanbuchus, NetSupport, Amadey Loader, and more.
- Attacks exploit user interaction and social engineering tactics.
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