According to security firm McAfee, a dangerous scam is targeting gamers by exploiting their desire for an advantage in games. Scammers offer a free cheat tool called Cheat Lab, which however hides a malicious one ransomware trojan named RedLine.
After unsuspecting victims install Cheat Lab, the ransomware stealthily activates, automatically uploading their personal data, such as passwords, financial information and files, to the hackers' servers.
To increase the reach of the scam, scammers induce users to share Cheat Lab with their friends, promising full functionality after sharing. In fact, to create a false sensation better safetys, they ask users to enter an "upgrade key".
However, McAfee's analysis revealed that the scam is written in the Lua scripting language, allowing hackers to easily hide the RedLine Trojan and bypass detection by security software.
Protect yourself from fraud:
- Avoid downloading and installing software from unknown sources, especially if they promise free gaming benefits.
- Install reliable security software and keep it updated.
- Be especially careful with "free" Offers that look suspicious.
- Do not share personal data or files with unknown people or websites.
- If you suspect that you are infected with malware, scan your system with a reliable antivirus and take the necessary measures immediately.
Tell friends and family about the scam, especially if they are game fans.
By sharing this information, we can help protect the online community from malicious threats.
