Researchers Warn of Fake Windows 11 Upgrade Containing Info Stealing Malware

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Cybercriminals are tricking users into installing a fake Windows 11 upgrade that includes malware that steals data from web browsers and crypto-wallets. The malicious campaign that is still running operates by poisoning search results to drive traffic to a website impersonating Microsoft’s Windows 11 advertising page and offering the information stealer.

According to CloudSEK threat researchers who analyzed the malware and published a technical report, malicious actors are focusing on people who rush to install Windows 11 without first learning that the OS must satisfy specific requirements.

The rogue website advertising the false Windows 11 has official Microsoft logos, favicons, and a “Download Now” button. It looks legitimate at first glance, but the URL reveals the site as fraudulent. If visitors access the malicious website directly (download is not possible via TOR or VPN), they will receive an ISO file containing the executable for new information-stealing malware.

The CloudSEK researchers named the new malware

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