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41 deceptive download sites show a real link, then send you somewhere else 0 A network of 41 fraudulent websites has been identified impersonating popular games and Windows software to redirect users toward Download Studio installer. These sites advertise legitimate products including Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Fallout, Roblox, VLC, 7-Zip, and VMware using authentic product information and real download links. The deception employs JavaScript to display legitimate URLs when hovering over download buttons, but redirects users elsewhere upon clicking. Sites target users seeking everyday software and security tools, pushing them through affiliate redirects to Download Studio installation. The campaign is particularly concerning as Download Studio's automatic updater was previously compromised in 2020 to distribute FakeMBAM backdoor and cryptocurrency miners, though no current malicious activity is confirmed. Join the discussion | AlienVault OTX General | 08/20/2026, 07:25:38 UTC Added: 08/20/2026, 08:22:26 UTC |
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