Fake software crack sites used to push Exorcist 2.0 Ransomware

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The threat actors behind the Exorcist 2.0 ransomware are using malicious advertising to redirect victims to fake software crack sites that distribute their malware.

According to security researcher Nao_Sec, PopCash malvertising is redirecting users from legitimate sites to a fake software crack site.
This crack site, shown below, pretends to offer download links for the programs that break copyright protection on commercial software so that it can be used for free.
For example, in the image below, the site pretends to offer a 'Windows 10 Activator 2020' that will allow you to activate Windows 10 for free.

Fake software crack sites used to push Exorcist 2.0 Ransomware

The threat actors behind the Exorcist 2.0 ransomware are using malicious advertising to redirect victims to fake software crack sites that distribute their malware.

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[TairikuOkami]

So much for being a cheapskate, since you can buy Windows Pro for $3, just like any other software on sale. But a cracked antivirus will sort it out.

 

[Cortex]

I'm not gushing with sympathy for those who knowingly use cracked software, ransomware bit of a hard lesson though

 

[EndangeredPootis]

I'm not gushing with sympathy for those who knowingly use cracked software, ransomware bit of a hard lesson though

Atleast being infected by ransomware is better than having your information stolen by somekind of info stealer malware, unless you have important data which you cant fix by factory resetting