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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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[–] 9 points 5 days ago (2 children)

That kind of browser exploit isn't cheap and this is not the way that it is likely to get used.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 days ago (1 child)

    fair enough.

    although the apparent goal of a hack can also be an obfuscation of the true goal which may be more worthy of expense.

    whatever though. i accept the community feels I'm overreacting.

    fwiw I've always avoided .exe in torrents. maybe why i thought that was a basic b level safety warning.

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