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Vidar Stealer Campaign Exposes Code Signing Abuse and Evasion Tactics

In a clever April 2026 campaign, cyber attackers used malvertising to trick victims into downloading seemingly cracked software versions, which actually unleashed the Vidar stealer and XMRig malware via a sneaky loader called Factory-v3. The attackers cleverly hid their malware in password-protected .bin archives to evade detection.

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TikTok Tutorials Spread Vidar Stealer via Fake Software Lures

Cybercriminals are using TikTok and Instagram Reels to spread the Vidar infostealer by disguising it as free software tutorials, tricking viewers into downloading malware. By reporting these accounts, users can help take them down and slow down the attackers' momentum.

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Australia Warns of ClickFix Malware Attacks Spreading Vidar Stealer

Beware of ClickFix malware attacks that trick you into executing commands, allowing hackers to bypass security and steal your info. The Australian Cyber Security Center has warned of a new campaign using WordPress-hosted sites to spread the Vidar Stealer malware.

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