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Pirated Software is All Fun and Games Until Your Data’s Stolen

Security researcher Benk..w has noticed that monetized installers pretending to be software cracks and key generators are now commonly installing password-stealing Trojans. Malware is being distributed via torrent sites, YouTube, and fake crack sites. Users download these files they think they are getting the latest game, application, or cheat for free, but when they install it they will be greeted with an installation screen that quickly disappears. In the background, though, malware had been installed and executed to steal the victim’s passwords or data.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pirated-software-is-all-fun-and-games-until-your-data-s-stolen/

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