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Published Date: June 17, 2026

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An unknown threat actor has been observed leveraging paid or promoted posts on legitimate news websites to drum up buzz for their warez,…

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An unknown threat actor has been observed leveraging paid or promoted posts on legitimate news websites to drum up buzz for their warez, according to new findings from Check Point Research. The threat actor also has at their disposal a dedicated WordPress phishing page that acts as the central hub, alongside GitHub and SourceForge projects promoted by fake accounts, a YouTube channel, and a

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