YouTubers targeted by blackmail campaign to promote malware on their channels

New wave of attacks on gamers with DCRat backdoor

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been tracking in our telemetry a new wave of DCRat distribution, with paid access to the backdoor provided under the Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model. The cybercriminal group behind it also offers support for the malware and infrastructure setup for hosting the C2 servers. Distribution The DCRat backdoor is distributed through the YouTube platform. Attackers create fake accounts or use stolen ones, then up…

YouTubers targeted by blackmail campaign to promote malware on their channels

Hackers are blackmailing YouTube creators into sharing a cryptominer

SilentCryptoMiner malware spread via YouTuber extortion

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Cybercriminals threaten YouTubers with false copyright complaints, to push them to spread cryptocurrency mining malware, disguised as circumvention tools.

Cybercriminals attack successful Youtubers with false copyright claims to force them to broadcast cryptojacking software presented in the form of tools to circumvent Internet access restrictions to their fans. Researchers from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have discovered a sophisticated malicious campaign in which threat actors blackmail YouTube content creators to distribute malware.