YouTube channels found using pirated video games as bait for malware campaign

Hackers are distributing malware through multiple YouTube channels that promote cracked or pirated video games, according to researchers at Proofpoint. In a report released on Wednesday, the cybersecurity company said it has been tracking a campaign where hackers put links in YouTube video descriptions allegedly taking victims to other sites where information-stealing malware like

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