Check Point Research uncovered the YouTube Ghost Network, a large-scale malware distribution operation that used fake and compromised YouTube accounts to distribute infostealers such as Rhadamanthys and Lumma. More than 3,000 malicious videos were identified and removed after being reported by Check Point Research, disrupting one of the largest malware operations seen on YouTube. The operation relied on cracked software and game hack videos to lure victims into downloading password-protected archives containing malware. Compromised accounts were used to post videos, share links, and flood comment sections with fake endorsements, creating a false sense of trust. The investigation reveals a growing […]
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