Information Stealers

TamperedChef Malware: When a Signed App Isn’t Safe – How to Spot and Avoid It Most security advice tells you to only download software that is digitally signed. The logic is simple: a valid signature means a trusted publisher vouches for the file, and tampering would break the signature. That’s still good advice, but it’s not foolproof. A new malware campaign called TamperedChef is actively abusing that trust by delivering info-stealers and remote access trojans (RATs) inside signed productivity applications. ...

Don’t Get Tricked by Fake Productivity Apps: What to Know About the TamperedChef Malware Campaign If you’ve ever downloaded a quick installer for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Slack from a third-party site, you’re not alone. Many people take shortcuts when they need a collaboration tool in a hurry. But that shortcut can lead straight into a malware trap. A recently uncovered campaign called TamperedChef is actively distributing information stealers and remote access trojans (RATs) through fake versions of popular productivity apps—and the worst part is that the malicious installers appear to be digitally signed, which makes them look legitimate. ...