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iTorrents.org Compromised To Spread Windows Malware, Kaspersky Says (www.pcmag.com)
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The 'MovieReaper' malware has infected hundreds of users, according to antivirus provider Kaspersky, which traced the attack to iTorrents.org, a site that appears to be compromised.

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[–] -3 points 5 days ago (6 children)

So unhide them? It will still say Application under type. I’m not going to defend Microsoft doing that but it’s not like it’s a new thing or it’s hard to fix.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 days ago (5 children)

    https://xkcd.com/2501

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  • [–] 2 points 4 days ago (4 children)

    Sure, but this isn’t geochemistry it’s the most popular desktop OS in the world that the person in this scenario ostensibly owns and uses. In addition, they’re using it for the famously risky practice of piracy so you’d expect a modicum of caution.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 days ago (3 children)

    You've never ever played tech support for a relative. I can tell.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

    I absolutely have, and if they infected themselves with The.Odyssey.2026.1080p.AMZN.WEBDL.H265.exe I would absolutely make fun of them.

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