Kaspersky warns that the NullMixer malware is on the rise at the moment. According to the cybersecurity firm, this dangerous virus deceives users into downloading cracks from bogus websites.
The company says that it's usually gotten from visiting suspicious sites where pirated software is commonly found.
NullMixer Malware as a Legit Software
Over the past years, we have seen a surge in the downloads of bootleg software across the web. While others do this to save some money from buying legitimate software, they are still aware of the risks that could hit them.
According to Infosecurity Magazine, Kaspersky has released an advisory about NullMixer. It was said there that this malware can be found on malicious websites when you're visiting Google and other search engines.
The Russian anti-virus provider said that it's capable of downloading more than 20 Trojans at once, not to mention the other infected programs with spyware and other malware-stealing apps.
Without you knowing, you might have already installed NullMixer especially if you're the type of person who is fond of downloading pirated software.
Getting a crack is the easiest way to run a program. It is a go-to option for others who want to instantly access a program without the need of purchasing a license key from a legitimate source.
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NullMixer Hackers Use SEO to Spread Malware
In another story from PC Mag, Kaspersky says that the cybercriminals behind the NullMixer campaign spread the malware using professional SEO tactics.
The user will think that he/she has already downloaded a ZIP file containing the software tool. In fact, it's not a program--instead, it's a fake crack that is carrying NullMixer.
Once the user begins extracting the "win-setup-i864.exe" file, the hackers will now launch the malware. The executable file is said to be decorated with a handful of malicious files that could bypass Microsoft's Windows Defender system.
"Since the beginning of the year, we've blocked attempts to infect more than 47,778 victims worldwide. Some of the most targeted countries are Brazil, India, Russia, Italy, Germany, France, Egypt, Turkey, and the United States," Kaspersky said.
Another thing to take note of about this malware is how it can render your PC useless. Once the infection crawls on your computer's system, the hackers can now start stealing your credentials on your PC including your Facebook password, home address, and even your bank/credit card information.
If you want to avoid getting NullMixer on your computer, the only solution that you need to do is to stay away from pirated websites. From here, you won't download anything that's possibly laden with malware.
Earlier this year, Kaspersky encountered the MoonBounce malware which was notorious for evading any computer antivirus.
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Written by Joseph Henry
