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Vidar Infostealer Hits SMBs via Malvertising Campaign

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Dark Reading ·

A malvertising campaign targets SMBs with cracked software lures, delivering Vidar infostealer and a cryptominer. The malware steals credentials, crypto wallets, and browser data while mining for Monero. The operation is financially motivated and exploits demand for free software.

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The campaign's dual payload strategy shows attackers maximizing profit from a single infection vector.
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