Bleeping Computer

Vigilante malware blocks victims from downloading pirated software

A vigilante developer turns the tables on software pirates by distributing malware that prevents them from accessing pirated software sites in the future. Threat actors commonly use pirated software ...

Stealthy Malware Campaign Uses Fake Windows Update Site To Infect PCs

Security researchers at Malwarebytes have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Windows users with a fraudulent clone of Microsoft's site.
Bleeping Computer

New attacks use Windows security bypass zero-day to drop malware

New phishing attacks use a Windows zero-day vulnerability to drop the Qbot malware without displaying Mark of the Web security warnings. When files are downloaded from an untrusted remote location, ...

Do not fall for this fake Windows update support site. It’s spreading a password-stealing malware

Malwarebytes warns that a fake Microsoft support site is distributing password-stealing malware through a spoofed Windows update installerThe Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website

Malwarebytes recently uncovered a new malicious campaign targeting the Windows Update service. Focused on French-speaking users, the campaign uses layered obfuscation techniques to deliver multiple ...

New WhatsApp malware campaign uses renamed Windows tools to evade detection

Microsoft warns users that multi-stage malware exploits trusted messaging apps to steal information and run hidden system commands ...
ZDNet

Fake domains offer Windows 11 installers - but deliver malware instead

Security researchers have found a new collection of phishing domains offering up fake Windows 11 installers that actually deliver information-stealing malware. Cybersecurity firm Zscaler said that ...