Don't want malware with your Windows license activation? Don't pirate.
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A new malware campaign is underway, aiming to circulate BitRAT far and wide. It relies on people using an unofficial Windows 10 Pro license activator. As is often the case when attempting to pirate software, those who use the unofficial activator are going to end up with an infected machine.
A new malware campaign is up and running, ensuring that those who wanted a pirated copy of Windows 10 are at a particularly high risk of catching a nasty RAT (remote access trojan). Specifically, a BitRAT.
As spotted by AhnLab, the campaign's file-sharing platform of choice, as well as the text in the fake Windows activator's code, imply that the campaign is either being focused on — or originates from — Korea. Of course, once these dupe files hit the web, it doesn't really matter where they start since they all run the risk of spreading like wildfire. And this particular campaign is imitating W... https://www.windowscentral.com/unofficial-microsoft-license-activators-are-spreading-bitrat-malware
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