Beware: Fake Meta Quest App is Infecting Windows with Sneaky Adware and Malware
Beware of a fake Meta Quest app for Windows that’s infecting users with adware and infostealing malware. Researchers found it on a site mimicking the official one, using SEO tricks to rank high in search results. This malicious app opens ads and captures screenshots, all while hiding from users.
Hot Take:
***If you thought downloading a VR app would take you to another dimension, think again! This one takes you straight to adware hell.***
Key Points:
– Researchers from eSentire discovered a fake Meta Quest website distributing malware.
– The site uses SEO poisoning techniques to rank high in search results.
– The malware includes a Windows batch script that fetches additional malicious code from a C2 server.
– The adware, named AdsExhaust, opens tabs, scrolls pages, and clicks ads to generate revenue.
– AdsExhaust can simulate keystrokes, capture screenshots, and hide its activities when a user is present.