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  • Jun 03, 2025

    • Numero
    • Yashma
    • Unc6032
    • Cyberlock
    • Chaos
    • Lucky_Gh0$T

    Exploiting AI: The Rise of Fake Installers and Ransomware

    A new cybersecurity threat involves fake installers for popular AI tools like ChatGPT and InVideo AI, which are being used to distribute various ransomware families, including Cyberlock and Lucky_gh0$t, as well as a destructive malware called Numero. These fake installers are promoted through SEO poisoning and lure users with claims of free access, only to deploy malicious software that encrypts files and demands hefty ransoms. The threat actors behind this campaign are targeting individuals and organizations in the B2B sales and marketing sectors, and their tactics include using legitimate-sounding filenames and exploiting popular AI tools to gain trust. The campaign has been linked to a threat cluster with a Vietnam nexus, indicating a sophisticated and ongoing operation.

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