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This helps the attacker protect his files from AV detection.” In its statement, Minerva said, “The beauty of this attack is that every stage is separated to a different file which are useless without the entire file set. These attacks on devices can run effectively without being detected. The portal has explained that the malware is infects a system through a chain of files that work together. This malware is either delivered via email or downloaded from phishing websites. Minerva reported that a large number of malicious installers have been found delivering the 'Purple Fox' rootkit version using the same attack chain.

These have hidden Windows-based 'Purple Fox' malware that compromise users systems. Hackers are transferring Purple Fox malware through fake TelegramĪs reported by Minerva Labs, founded in 2014 by former officers of the Israeli Defence Forces who served in elite cyber forces, duplicate installers of Telegram app are being widely circulated on the Internet. Cybersecurity researchers reported that the fake Telegram apps are posing a huge threat to users as they easily bypass antivirus systems. So, if you do a Telegram download, make sure it is from a genuine source as otherwise your device can be hacked.

It has been reported that there are fake Telegram apps available on the Internet and those who download them have suffered loss of data and more. After WhatsApp and other social media apps, reports are now highlighting the risk of fake Telegram downloads! Scammers are now trapping users with fake Telegram apps.
