Loader
FakeUpdates
First seen: 2017-01 • Status: active
Currently Active Threat
FakeUpdates shows fake "Update your browser" messages on hacked websites. Clicking them installs malware.
Overview
FakeUpdates displays fake browser update prompts on compromised websites to deliver malware loaders.
Also Known As
SocGholish, FAKEUPDATES
How It Spreads
- • Compromised websites
- • Fake update prompts
What It Does
- • Malware delivery
- • Initial access
- • Leads to ransomware
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Target Platforms
Windows
Detection Tips
- • Never download updates from website popups
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1189, T1105
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