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ChromeLoader Malware Targeting Gamers via Fake Nintendo and Steam Game Hacks

By Ravie Lakshmanan — February 27th 2023 at 10:53
A new ChromeLoader malware campaign has been observed being distributed via virtual hard disk (VHD) files, marking a deviation from the ISO optical disc image format. "These VHD files are being distributed with filenames that make them appear like either hacks or cracks for Nintendo and Steam games," AhnLab Security Emergency response Center (ASEC) said in a report last week. ChromeLoader (aka
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Researchers Uncover New Variants of the ChromeLoader Browser Hijacking Malware

By Ravie Lakshmanan — July 13th 2022 at 08:51
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered new variants of the ChromeLoader information-stealing malware, highlighting its evolving feature set in a short span of time. Primarily used for hijacking victims' browser searches and presenting advertisements, ChromeLoader came to light in January 2022 and has been distributed in the form of ISO or DMG file downloads advertised via QR codes on Twitter
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