Security News Malicious 7-Zip site distributes installer laced with proxy tool

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No MD flag here (all ASLR rules enabled), maybe a virus definitions database update. latest 1.445.13.0
 
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Already posted K result before

 
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Warning from MD : " Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has prevented an unknown app from starting. Running this app may pose a risk to your PC ."
No mention of SmartScreen on my side.
It was blocked before landing on my drive (using Chrome, not Edge) even before trying to execute and SmartScreen could kick in.

In addition, I have Edge uninstalled.

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or the website is compromised and the installer is tampered.
It is not the first time for MD to flag 7-Zip freshly released installer.

To keep on the safe side, I delete the installer and redownload it again a week later.
During such a period, if the website was compromised, it would be discovered and fixed.
If the problem the young age of the installer, it would not be considered young then anymore.
 
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This is rather unusual for a scam/malware site. These guys seem to be playing a LONG game.
Indeed and even their own provider Cloudflare warns about them, but it does not block them, because it is technically safe, for now. Maybe it was hacked?!

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"Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.H!ml" detection
That is a common behavior detection, usually false, I have seen it many times, especially when related to questionable apps like Nirsoft, ProcessHacker or games.
 
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