Malicious 7-Zip site distributes installer laced with proxy tool

A fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer of the popular archiving tool that turns the user's computer into ...
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Malicious 7-Zip Site (7zip.com) Installs Real App, Then Proxy Malware

Malwarebytes has published a warning about a 7-Zip impersonation campaign that blends a convincing fake download site with a trojanized installer designed for long-term monetization.
PCMag Australia on MSN

Fake Version of Popular Archiver Site Is Distributing Malware, Taking Over PCs

Watch what you type. The real 7-Zip uses a .org domain, but a .com version is distributing a Trojan, according to antivirus ...

A fake 7‑Zip installer is spreading, and the malware’s goal is unexpected

Here is what the fake 7-Zip installer does behind the scenes, how it maintains persistence, and what steps to take if you ...

Beware, this fake site offers up a malicious 7-Zip installer laced with malware

Fake 7zip.com site sounds incredible, but don't be fooled.
Tom's Hardware on MSN

Unofficial 7-zip.com website served up malware-laden downloads for over a week — infected PCs forced into a proxy botnet

Always get your wares from reputable sources.

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PCMag Australia on MSN

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Cybernews

YouTube tutorials spread fake 7-zip downloads as brand impersonation and domain mix-ups put PCs at risk

A fake version of the popular 7-zip download is secretly hijacking home computers and using them to route criminal internet ...