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New Malvertising Campaign Targets Crypto Users and Payrolls

4/17/2025

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Story summary

A dangerous malvertising campaign has emerged, leveraging Node.js to distribute malware that steals sensitive data. Disguised as fake cryptocurrency software, it first appeared in October 2024 and cleverly evades Microsoft Defender. Meanwhile, a group known as Payroll Pirates is launching phishing attacks on employees to infiltrate payroll systems, raising serious security concerns.

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Story summary

A dangerous malvertising campaign has emerged, leveraging Node.js to distribute malware that steals sensitive data. Disguised as fake cryptocurrency software, it first appeared in October 2024 and cleverly evades Microsoft Defender. Meanwhile, a group known as Payroll Pirates is launching phishing attacks on employees to infiltrate payroll systems, raising serious security concerns.