YouTube Gaming Videos Spread Malware

Kaspersky researchers are widely used as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Opera. targeting web browsers discovered that a malware was spreading. Widely used in spanning files and stealing user data many different malware is located. The software, which is spread in the form of a RAR archive, is shared on YouTube in a very interesting way.

malware, YouTube like FIFA, Final Fantasy, Forza Horizon, Lego Star Wars and Spider-Man. with videos of games spreading. In YouTube game videos, methods are used to attract the attention of the players to make the viewer download files containing malware.

User data stolen with gameplay videos

Malware hosts many malicious things such as viruses, spyware, adware and ransomware developed to steal users’ data and damage computer systems. In a method discovered by Kaspersky cybersecurity experts, the distribution methods of these software are carried out in a way that can easily fool players.

Experts say the malware is found in gameplay videos shared on YouTube. in-game tutorials, tricks and cracks discovered that it was spread by files such as This is shared in the videos of very well-known games. RAR files steals users’ data in an easy way.

User data as well as crypto wallets are at risk

In the report shared by experts, in addition to stealing user data, malware packages shared in YouTube gaming videos were used by users. crypto wallets endangering software also includes. In addition, the report states that the malware package “download.exe“, “upload.exe” and “MakiseKurisu.exeIt was revealed that it contains three malicious executables named ” and is an information thief targeting browsers to retrieve their cookies to store them locally.

Kaspersky research in malware attacks compared to the first half of 2021 13% a increase revealed that. Victims of malware attacks between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 384,000close to user turned out to be.

Experts warn users not to click on any link shared from channels they do not trust.