Counterfeit Installers Turn Routine Software Downloads Into Enterprise Breaches

Counterfeit installers turn routine software downloads into enterprise breaches

Microsoft has warned that attackers are breaching enterprise systems via counterfeit download sites impersonating software including Microsoft Edge, Kaspersky and Razer, delivering trojanized installers for persistent access. “Once executed, the malicious installers deploy malware that establishes persistence, attempts to weaken security protections, and communicates with attacker-controlled infrastructure,” Microsoft security researchers wrote …

A malware installer posing as a legitimate download service is infecting brands across almost every industry — Microsoft Edge, Razer, Kaspersky and more actively imitated

Microsoft is warning about an ongoing campaign abusing dozens of popular technology and software firms.

Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender

An active malware campaign is using bogus software-download websites to impersonate trusted vendors and distribute malicious installers. "The campaign has targeted users looking to download popular software and has resulted in compromises across multiple organizations and industries, primarily affecting China-based operations of multinational organizations and Chinese-speaking users," Microsoft

Fake Edge and Razer download sites push malware, Microsoft warns

Microsoft uncovered a malicious campaign that creates counterfit Edge, Razer, Kaspersky and other download sites to push malware. Read more...

Silver Fox-Linked Hackers Use Fake Software Installers to Disable Microsoft Defender and Compromise Windows Systems

Silver Fox-linked hackers are using counterfeit software installers to break into Windows systems and weaken the protections meant to stop them. The campaign relies on convincing download pages that copy well-known software brands and offer a seemingly legitimate file. The operation has affected healthcare, manufacturing, gaming, technology, logistics, government, and education organizations. Most observed victims […] The post Silver Fox-Linked …

Counterfeit installers to system compromise: Tracking a deceptive software download campaign

An active campaign is impersonating legitimate software vendors to deliver malware through look-alike download pages and regenerated installer archives.… Read more → The post Counterfeit installers to system compromise: Tracking a deceptive software download campaign appeared first on IT Security News.