26. June 2022

An updated sample of the CopperStealer malware has been detected, infecting devices via websites providing fraudulent cracks for applications and other software.

Cyber attackers employ these bogus apps to perform a range of assaults. The hackers in this assault operation took advantage of the desire for cracks by releasing a phoney cracked programme that actually contained malware. 

The infection starts with a website or Telegram channel offering/presenting false cracks for downloading and installing the needed cracks. The downloaded archive files include a password-protected text file and another encrypted archive. 

The decrypted archive displays the executable files when the password specified in the text file is typed. There are two files in this sample: CopperStealer and VidarStealer. 

What are the impacts of Copper Stealer and Vidar Stealer on the systems? 

CopperStealer and Vidar stealer can cause many system infections, maj

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