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The HP Wolf Security report reveals details of an interesting fraudulent operation.
HP Wolf Security discovered a unique case of fraud in the cybercrime industry. In the course of monitoring the dark corners of the Internet for their quarterly report, experts identified fake malware developed by attackers to deceive novice cybercriminals.
So, hackers with impure intentions placed fake versions of remote access Trojan programs (RAT) on the GitHub platform, the purpose of which is to force inexperienced cybercriminals to infect their own computers. Instead of the promised full-fledged versions of the popular XWorm malware suite, the launched files actually infected the devices of those who tried to use them.
In their report, HP experts also drew attention to other types of malware used as bait for newcomers to the world of cybercrime, including Coinminer, Redline Stealer and ClipBanker. Since code repositories can be created under different names and descriptions, it is likely that there are other fake rats that serve to spread malware.
A thief must watch out for a thief-cybercriminals do not spare even their own. This case clearly demonstrates that deception and fraud permeate the entire cybercrime environment. Even those who have chosen a criminal path should be afraid of one day becoming a victim of their own methods.
Such incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and caution for all Internet users.
HP Wolf Security discovered a unique case of fraud in the cybercrime industry. In the course of monitoring the dark corners of the Internet for their quarterly report, experts identified fake malware developed by attackers to deceive novice cybercriminals.
So, hackers with impure intentions placed fake versions of remote access Trojan programs (RAT) on the GitHub platform, the purpose of which is to force inexperienced cybercriminals to infect their own computers. Instead of the promised full-fledged versions of the popular XWorm malware suite, the launched files actually infected the devices of those who tried to use them.
In their report, HP experts also drew attention to other types of malware used as bait for newcomers to the world of cybercrime, including Coinminer, Redline Stealer and ClipBanker. Since code repositories can be created under different names and descriptions, it is likely that there are other fake rats that serve to spread malware.
A thief must watch out for a thief-cybercriminals do not spare even their own. This case clearly demonstrates that deception and fraud permeate the entire cybercrime environment. Even those who have chosen a criminal path should be afraid of one day becoming a victim of their own methods.
Such incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and caution for all Internet users.