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Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Dissent

Bill Toulas reports:

LockBit ransomware affiliates are using an interesting trick to get people into infecting their devices by disguising their malware as copyright claims.

The recipients of these emails are warned about a copyright violation, allegedly having used media files without the creator’s license. These emails demand that the recipient remove the infringing content from their websites, or they will face legal action.

Read more at BleepingComputer.


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