Summary
A cybersecurity company has reported thousands of infection attempts and at least a dozen successful hacks after users installed malicious versions of a popular Windows software. The company did not specify the name of the software or the type of malware used in the attacks.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Malicious software masquerading as legitimate Windows tools is not new. Thousands of infection attempts and a dozen successful hacks is a notable number, but the attack vector is familiar. Users installing fake software is a classic rookie mistake. The cybersecurity company’s warning is timely, but not groundbreaking. It’s just another reminder to be cautious when downloading software from the internet. The most surprising thing is that this still needs to be said.
Author: Evan Null
