Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 has been identified as a financially motivated cyber threat utilizing fake installers to distribute remote access trojans and cryptocurrency miners since November 2023. The operation also engages in CPA fraud, misleading victims into content locker pages disguised as software registration. Immediate countermeasures are advised to mitigate the risk of infection and financial loss.

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