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Beware of Free Software: How Cybercriminals Use Fake Webex Apps to Steal Your Data
Threat actors are luring unsuspecting users with free or pirated software versions to deliver a malware loader called Hijack Loader. This loader deploys Vidar Stealer, an information-stealing malware. Users are tricked into downloading trojanized files, leading to theft of sensitive credentials and deployment of additional…
Hot Take:
If your dream of free software ends up installing malware, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your life choices. Or at least your download sources.
Key Points:
– Hijack Loader is spreading through pirated software, targeting users with malware.
– The campaign uses sophisticated techniques like DLL side-loading and UAC bypass.
– Vidar Stealer and additional payloads, including crypto miners, are deployed on infected systems.
– ClearFake campaigns and other phishing tactics are tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell scripts.
– Lookalike websites and SEO poisoning are being used to distribute SolarMarker malware.
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