Curious: malware blocks access to file sharing portals
Sophos discovers a strange cyber attack: malware blocks users of pirated software from accessing file-sharing portals. The malicious files are compiled for 64-bit Windows 10, but then signed with fake digital certificates. The latest Sophos discovery is malware that attacks file sharing users and blocks access to piracy sites. The criminal developers have disguised their malware as cracked versions of popular online games such as Minecraft or Among us, or as tools such as Microsoft Office, security software, etc. It is accessed via the BitTorrent platform from an account hosted by the digital file-sharing website “ThePirateBay” offered. Once installed, the malware blocks the ...