This password-stealing Windows malware is distributed via ads in search results

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Danny Palmer

| July 21, 2021 — 13:49 GMT (14:49 BST)

| Topic: Security

Trojan malware: The hidden but deadly threat to your network

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A newly discovered form of malware delivered to victims via adverts in search results is being used as a gateway to stealing passwords, installing cryptocurrency miners and delivering additional trojan malware.

Detailed by cybersecurity company Bitdefender, the malware – which targets Windows – has been dubbed MosaicLoader and has infected victims around the world as those behind it attempt to compromise as many systems as possible.

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Danny Palmer

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Danny Palmer

| July 21, 2021 — 13:49 GMT (14:49 BST)

| Topic: Security