HotPage Havoc: Stealthy Adware Masquerading as Ad-Blocker Unleashes Windows Chaos
Beware the wolf in ad-blocker’s clothing! HotPage malware slithers onto Windows, donning a kernel driver cape to wreak elevated permission havoc. Cue villainous cackle! 🐺💻🦹♖
Hot Take:
Remember when ad blockers were the unsung heroes of our browser experience, sweeping away annoying pop-ups like a digital superhero? Well, strap in, because HotPage just turned that hero into a Trojan horse in a cape. This sneaky malware is like inviting a locksmith to change your locks, only to find they've copied your keys and are now on a joyride with your digital life. Who knew adware could be so ambitious, evolving from pesky nuisance to full-blown cyber espionage artist with a side gig in ad distribution? Oh, and it's signed by Microsoft. Plot twist!
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