New warning for Google Translate-disguised malware

• A new campaign of malware that looks like Google Translate has already caused problems in 11 different countries.
• Nitrokod has been found guilty of giving out malware that mines cryptocurrency.
• The software delays malware installation by up to a month to avoid discovery and can overheat computers.

Researchers are writing about a new campaign of malware that looks like Google Translate.

People have noticed that the malware has already caused problems in 11 different countries. This is because it has been found guilty of giving out malware that mines cryptocurrency.

Fake programmes are distributed through reputable software pages. This exposes them to malicious attempts. Users and search engines are the most affected.

Check Point says the malware was created by Nitrokod. The software delays malware installation by up to a month to avoid discovery.

Nitrokod’s offerings top Google’s search rankings. The webpage acts as the ultimate trap for users looking for a specific tool.

Softpedia uploaded 112,000 copies of Nitrokod’s Google Translate. No matter which programme Nitrokod instals, users get a password-protected RAR that avoids AV detection.

When the app’s file is run, software and registry keys are installed.

After the infection has taken over, the malware uses a dropper in another RAR file to elude detection.

The software then clears the system using PowerShell commands. It takes on another encrypted RAR after two weeks. After several droppers, the mining malware file is added.

So, a lot of people want to know how users can stay safe. Let’s talk about that. Let’s look at what risks it has.

It can overheat and stress hardware, especially the CPU. Malware droppers can swap the last payload with something more hazardous.

To avoid the hazard, avoid loading apps that claim to have features never defined by their creators. A Google Translate desktop is included.

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