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Cybercriminals Are Hiding New Malware in Torrents for Popular Films

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Criminals are seeding malware inside torrents of popular films, with victims found in Kenya and Uganda.

Dark Reading reports that cybercriminals are distributing new malware by hiding it in torrent downloads of popular films. Victims have been identified in Africa, including Kenya and Uganda. The supplied text does not name the malware family, the operators, or the number of infections.

Key facts
  • New malware is hidden in torrents for popular films.
  • Identified victims include people in Kenya and Uganda.
  • The report does not name the malware family or operator.
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Victims have been identified in Africa, including in Kenya and Uganda.

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