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Beware of New Wiper Malware Distributed through Free Software / Crack Sites

A new piece of wiper malware is being distributed through warez sites, locking users out of their Windows computers after they unknowingly run the program. The malware is based on the infamous MBRLocker, which modifies the master boot record of the victims computer so that it shows a ransom note before Windows starts and prevents the computer from accessing the data on its hard drive. Vitali Kremez and MalwareHunterTeam are well-known figures in the cybersecurity scene and have nothing to do with this malware, BleepingComputer’s Lawrence Abrams writes.”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/beware-of-new-wiper-malware-distributed-through-free-software-crack-sites/

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