#YouTubeSecurity

YouTube Becomes Latest Battlefront for Phishing, Deepfakes

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May 21, 2024 at 04:57PM Researchers at Avast report that YouTube has become a target for malicious activities, including phishing, malware distribution, and fake investment schemes. They highlight the rise of deepfake videos and various exploitation methods. Avast’s scanning capabilities have protected millions of users, and security experts emphasize the importance of educating and preparing … Read more

Beware Weaponized YouTube Channels Spreading Lumma Stealer

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January 9, 2024 at 10:41AM Attackers are distributing Lumma Stealer through YouTube channels featuring cracked application tutorials, using open source platforms to bypass web filters. The malware targets sensitive user information and is spread through malicious URLs in YouTube descriptions. Fortinet researchers outlined the attack process and advised caution regarding application downloads to avoid malware … Read more