Share this article
Latest news
With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low
Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app
Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities
Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount
Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier
Beware! Fake antivirus websites are spreading malware to Android & Windows devices
Next time you download an antivirus, check the URL twice
3 min. read
Published onMay 27, 2024
published onMay 27, 2024
Share this article
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Recently, fake antivirus websites have emerged as the new cybersecurity threat, spreading malware to Windows and Android devices.
These websites impersonate legit antivirus solutions from renowned brands, including Bitdefender, Avast, and Malwarebytes, which could trick you into downloading malicious software.
Which fake antivirus websites are spreading malware?
These are the fake websites that look like legit antivirus programs that are spreading malware:
Another threat actor named AMCoreDat.exe, a Trellix binary that is a drop stealer malware has been uncovered. This malware can harvest victim information, including browser data, and send it to a remote server.
Cybersecurity experts are unaware of the distribution methods these fake antivirus websites use. However, similar campaigns in the past have been known to use malvertising and search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning.
With these methods, malicious sites come up higher in the search engine results, which increases the probability of visiting them. There has been an increase in demand for stealer malware, which can harvest information from infected devices. Hence, many new stealers, such as ScarletStealer, Acrid, SamsStealer, and Waltuhium Grabber.
How can I protect myself from these threats?
Here are a few of the best practices that you can follow:
To conclude, these instances of fake antivirus websites distributing malware make it more important to stay vigilant and double-check any software we download and install on our devices. At the same time, we are supposed to rely on antivirus tools for protection, and ensuring the legitimacy of sources is crucial for securing our systems against potential threats.
What do you think about it? Share your views with our readers in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows,windows 10
Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
