Malware disguised as KakaoTalk PC installer infects more than 5,000 computers
Distribution of Winos4.0 malware disguised as the KakaoTalk PC installer was confirmed to have infected more than about 5,000 PCs. The attackers placed fake download sites at the top of search results. The malware captured screens, collected system information and downloaded additional malware.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Being confirmed
- Incident type
- Malware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- More than about 5,000 PCs infected
- Cause / method
- Distribution of Winos4.0 malware disguised as the KakaoTalk PC installer via fake download sites placed at the top of search results
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- It was confirmed that more than about 5,000 PCs had been infected with Winos4.0 malware disguised as the KakaoTalk PC installer.
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