Hackers Use Fake Chocolatey Websites to Spread New ArmorSteal Password-Stealing Malware
Hackers are using fake Chocolatey and Microsoft Activation Scripts websites to distribute ArmorSteal, a Python-based malware family that can steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, browser cookies, and authentication tokens. Zscaler’s Threat Hunting team identified the SEO poisoning campaign in September 2026 and detailed its operation in research published October 22. The attackers targeted users searching for […] The post Hackers Use Fake Chocolatey Websites to Spread New ArmorSteal Password-Stealing Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News .
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