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From PDFs to Payload: Bogus Adobe Acrobat Reader Installers Distribute Byakugan Malware
2024-04-05 09:40

Bogus installers for Adobe Acrobat Reader are being used to distribute a new multi-functional malware dubbed Byakugan. The starting point of the attack is a PDF file written in Portuguese that, when opened, shows a blurred image and asks the victim to click on a link to download the Reader application to view the content. According to Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, clicking the URL


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