Microsoft Defender Uncovers Trojanized Gaming Utility Campaign Targeting Users with RATs and Remote Data Theft

Ali NematiFeb 2725 sec read23 views

Microsoft's security team discovered a campaign where cybercriminals distribute trojanized gaming utilities to deploy Remote Access Trojans (RATs), enabling full control over infected machines and facilitating data theft. This tactic exploits trust in familiar software names used by gamers, highlighting the need for heightened awareness among content creators and users about downloading files from unverified sources.

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