Fake Security Researchers Deliver Malicious Zero-Day Exploits

Cybercriminals use fake accounts on Twitter and GitHub to spread fake proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for zero-day vulnerabilities. They impersonate cybersecurity researchers to push Windows and Linux with malware. How the Scam Works These impersonators pretend to work at a fake cybersec company, named “High Sierra Cyber Security”, or even at well-known organizations. They create GitHub […]

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