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RedLine Infostealer is a type of malware that targets sensitive information, often distributed through deceptive YouTube gaming videos. Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have identified campaigns where compromised YouTube accounts upload videos promoting game cracks or cheats. The video descriptions contain links that actually host RedLine Infostealer alongside other malware. This threat primarily targets PC gamers interested in titles like FIFA, Final Fantasy, Forza Horizon, Lego Star Wars, or Spider-Man. Once executed, RedLine Infostealer can steal credentials, browser data, and other personal information. Users are advised to avoid downloading unofficial game files and to maintain updated antivirus protection.
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NEWS These YouTube gaming videos are spreading malware
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky uncovered new malware that logs into the YouTube accounts of compromised users and uploads a video to their channel, which distributes RedLine Infostealer. A victim, ideally a PC gamer, finds a YouTube video on cracks, or cheats, for one of their favorite...- whoosh
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