Exploring Fake-Bat Loaders: Distribution Tactics and Cybercrime Networks

There has been a significant increase in the number of threats exploiting the drive-by-download method during the first half of 2024, such as the FakeBat loader, formerly EugenLoader or PaykLoader. There has been an increasing emphasis on using this method in the past few years by cyber criminals to spread malware by infecting unsuspecting users while browsing the web. 

A drive-by download is a technique that uses tricks like SEO poisoning, malvertising, and injecting malicious code on websites that have been compromised to promote the download. By using these methods, users are tricked into downloading fake software or updates. As a result, they unwittingly install malware like loaders (such as FakeBat, BatLoader), botnets (such as IcedID, PikaBot) and others. As of right now, video games are usually RPGs (role-playing games) in which players get to immerse themselves in stories or adventure-based adventure games where they take part in some sort of combat. 

It is worth noting, however, that there’s a fascinating niche of games that focus on hacking and cybersecurity. These video games allow players to embody the role of hackers, as they simulate hacking and coding terms. There will be a variety of hacking activities that players can get involved in, ranging from breaking into secure networks to creating complex scripts, all while navigating different scenarios and objectives throughout the game. As a result of

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