New Malware Hides in Fake Versions of Productivity Apps—Here’s How to Stay Safe
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. ...