CAPTCHA Chaos: How Fake Verifications Unleash Malware Mayhem
Beware of fake CAPTCHA pages prompting you to “prove you’re not a bot” by running PowerShell commands. It’s a trap! The DeceptionAds malvertising campaign, using the Monetag ad network, dupes users into downloading Lumma Stealer malware. It’s a classic case of “click here for a bad time!” Stay cautious and avoid these scams.
Hot Take:
Ah, the modern CAPTCHA! Not only does it serve to prove we’re not bots, but now it’s also a front for cybercriminals to prove just how easily they can steal our info. Who knew that ticking a box could lead to ticking time bombs on our hard drives? If only avoiding malware was as easy as identifying traffic lights or crosswalks in those pesky CAPTCHA images!
Key Points:
- Lumma Stealer malware is distributed through fake CAPTCHA pages using PowerShell commands.
- The “DeceptionAds” campaign leverages the Monetag ad network for massive reach.
- BeMob cloaking service is used to disguise malicious activity.
- Guardio Labs and Infoblox researchers identified the campaign by “Vane Viper”.
- Efforts to disrupt the campaign have been met with temporary success but resurgence occurred.
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