Malvertising Mayhem: Over a Million Devices Caught in Microsoft’s Malware Web!
Microsoft has uncovered a massive malvertising campaign affecting over one million devices worldwide. Originating from illegal streaming sites, the attack leveraged GitHub to deliver malware like Lumma Stealer. This multi-stage attack used complex redirection and PowerShell scripts, emphasizing the indiscriminate threat to both consumer and enterprise devices.
Hot Take:
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood thriller, Microsoft has outed a motley crew of cyber villains using illegal streaming sites as bait. These digital pirates aren’t looking for Oscar-winning performances, just your sensitive information. Who knew streaming the latest rom-com could lead to a tragic encounter with malvertising malware?
Key Points:
- Microsoft has flagged a global malvertising campaign affecting over one million devices.
- The attack, tracked as Storm-0408, uses GitHub for malware distribution.
- Illegal streaming sites serve as entry points for the malware attack.
- Four-stage attack process involves system compromise and data theft.
- PowerShell scripts are heavily used for data exfiltration and malware deployment.
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