![]() It is known that there is a fake DirectX download website used to trick users into downloading and launching a malicious installer designed to install CryptBot. It is important to mention that this could be not the only fake DirectX download page used to distribute the aforementioned or some other malware. ![]() ![]() This deceptive website offers to download not only DirectX 12 but also older versions such as DirectX 11, DirectX 10, DirectX 9 (and other versions). As mentioned in the introduction, this fake DirectX download website distributes a malicious program called CryptBot. It is a trojan capable of stealing credentials (usernames, email addresses, passwords used to log into accounts), cookies from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets, collecting text files, and taking desktop screenshots. ![]() Therefore, cybercriminals can use CryptBot to steal email, social media, banking, gaming, and other accounts, and use them to make fraudulent purchases, transactions, spread CryptBot further or distribute other malware, send spam, steal identities, extract money or personal from other users, or for other purposes.Īlso, they can steal cryptocurrency wallets and use them to transfer cryptocurrency to specified wallets, collect text files and make screenshots and try to monetize them by using them to blackmail victims or do it in other ways.
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