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Fake Malware Builder Infects Over 18,000 Devices

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💻🦠 Fake malware builder targets low-skilled hackers, infecting over 18,000 devices. A recent report by CloudSEK reveals that a Trojanized version of the XWorm RAT builder was distributed to novice hackers, secretly infecting their systems with malware designed to steal data and take control of their computers. The malware, which affected devices primarily in Russia, the U.S., India, Ukraine, and Turkey, included a kill switch that allowed researchers to uninstall it from many infected machines. However, some devices remain compromised. The malware can exfiltrate sensitive information, including browser data and screenshots, and execute dangerous commands. CloudSEK emphasizes the risks of using unsigned software from unreliable sources, particularly in the hacker community.

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