Threat Actors Weaponized Pirated Games to Bypass Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Adblockers

Cybercriminals have successfully weaponized pirated gaming content to distribute sophisticated malware while bypassing popular security measures, including Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and widely-used adblockers. The campaign leverages trusted piracy platforms to deliver HijackLoader, a modular malware framework that has become increasingly prevalent in the cyberthreat landscape. The attack begins when users visit seemingly legitimate piracy sites […]

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