Hackers Use Fake Video Player Updates to Deploy Miner and RAT Malware

Hackers Use Fake Video Player Updates to Deploy Miner and RAT Malware

Hackers are using a clever trick to get people to install dangerous malware, and most victims have no idea it is happening. By visiting pirated movie and TV show streaming sites, users are met with a fake alert claiming their video player plugin is out of date. One click on that fake update button kicks off an infection that quietly mines cryptocurrency while handing attackers full control of the machine. The campaign came to light in late April…