Cybercriminals creating fake Zoom websites to trick users into downloading malware | Malay Mail

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Zoom is a remote working tool — primarily focused on video conferencing — that has seen an sudden surge in users over the last few months or so. This has been an indirect consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to millions of individuals...

Now, a new problem has emerged for Zoom users — or rather, potential users. has said that cybercriminals have been creating fake “Zoom” websites and installer files that trick users into downloading dangerous malware onto their devices.

Over 1,700 domains with names including “Zoom” have been registered during the pandemic, with 25 per cent of these registrations having been made over the past week. While this isn’t a problem exclusive to Zoom it appears that cybercriminals have been using the fame/notoriety of the platform for malicious reasons.The way it works, the malicious executables and websites purport to be legitimate Zoom platforms or installer files, and when installed, download malware onto victims’ machines.

As such, it’s important to practise certain precautions when browsing the internet in times like these. Check Point advises that users be careful when receiving emails/files from unknown sources, and to avoid opening attachments or links within these messages.

 

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