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Hackers Disrupt HBO Max Reddit Account to Spread ClickFix Malware

In a shocking security breach, hackers hijacked the verified HBO Max Reddit account, flooding the platform with 108 malicious ads over 48 hours that spread ClickFix malware and info-stealing viruses. The attackers used a clever social engineering tactic, tricking users into downloading malware by promising a native macOS HBO Max app.

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Google Blogspot Abused to Deploy Fileless Infostealer

Cybercriminals are selling stolen credentials on underground marketplaces, giving other threat actors easy access to compromised accounts and environments. This latest threat, known as Veil#Drop, uses a sneaky fileless chain to infect victims who unknowingly download a malicious script disguised as a harmless document.

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