Security researchers have uncovered a new threat campaign targeting YouTube creators with phishing emails designed to deliver malware that steals login credentials and financial data. The attackers use sophisticated techniques, including password-protected files hosted on platforms like OneDrive, to evade detection.
YouTube creators are firmly in the spotlight when it comes to a new hack attack warning as security researchers reveal how cybercriminals are targeting video producers as part of a broaderSecurity researchers have discovered that cybercriminals are targeting YouTube creators as part of a threat campaign designed to spread password-stealing malware.
“The malware, disguised as legitimate documents like contracts or promotional materials,” Sahariya said, “is often delivered through password-protected files hosted on platforms such as OneDrive to evade detection.” The malware, which would appear to be related to the Lumma Stealer family, is able to compromise sensitive information including login credentials as well as financial data.
Attribution to a specific threat actor involved a Twitch.tv username and Polish telephone number, with the CloudSEK analysis confirming that in leveraging “sophisticated techniques” for the targeted malware attacks, the group or individual concerned is likely “well-organized” and with “access to diverse tools and resources.” Indeed, the threat analysts found more than 340 simple mail transfer protocol servers and 46 Remote Desktop protocol systems employed by the threat actor.
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