According to CloudSEK analysts, malefactors attack novice hackers using a fake malware builder. Script kiddies’ systems become infected with a backdoor that steals data and subsequently seizes control over their computers.

Sekoia researcher crep1x discovered that hackers are currently using some 1,000 pages impersonating Reddit and WeTransfer. Victims visiting these sites are tricked into downloading the Lumma Stealer malware.

Hackers used the news of Ross Ulbricht pardoning to lure users to a rogue Telegram channel where they are tricked into running malicious PowerShell code.

Attackers use Google ads to disguise themselves as the Homebrew website and distribute malware targeting Mac and Linux systems and stealing logon credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets.