Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Torrent Turns into a Cybersecurity Horror Show!

Watch out for Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest hit, “One Battle After Another,” but not on torrent sites! Cybercriminals are using fake torrents to launch Agent Tesla RAT malware, hidden in subtitle files. Stick to legitimate sources, unless you want a starring role in a cybercrime saga.

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Who needs a blockbuster movie when the real drama is in the subtitles? Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest flick may be a hit, but the hackers behind its fake torrent are the true masters of suspense. Forget Oscar-worthy performances; it’s time to give out awards for the most creative malware distribution in the history of cinema!

Key Points:

  • Cybercriminals use fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest movie to spread malware.
  • The infection chain is complex, launching malicious scripts from subtitle files.
  • The malware employed is the infamous Agent Tesla RAT, an information stealer.
  • Bitdefender researchers discovered the torrent amidst a spike in malware detections.
  • Users are advised to avoid pirating movies to prevent malware infections.

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