Following the Latest YouTube Scam, Here’s What You Need to Know About Malware Attacks Delivered Through Videos

Posted on 18 November 2019

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The latest YouTube scam

Recently, researchers identified a new scam on YouTube that delivers information-stealing malware.

  • The particular video promotes a tool that can apparently generate a private key for a bitcoin address.
  • This key is claimed to offer access to the bitcoins in the address.
  • The video’s description provides links to download the tool. When users download from the link, Predator the Thief information-stealing Trojan is installed on the machine.

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