Hackers Abuse Fake Utility Downloads to Install ScreenConnect and Mine Cryptocurrency

Hackers are turning everyday software searches into a trap. A sophisticated cryptojacking campaign is actively targeting users who search for popular PC utilities online, luring them into downloading malware-laced files that secretly mine cryptocurrency using their own GPU. The attackers have built a network of more than 150 fake download sites that closely mimic trusted […]

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