"The CPUID website was hacked, altering it to deliver malicious versions of CPU-Z, HWMonitor, and PerfMonitor, which are essential tools for PC hardware insights."
"Kaspersky noted that during the compromise, the CPUID website served malicious installers for CPU-Z, HWMonitor Pro, and PerfMonitor, affecting over 150 victims."
"The attackers used DLL sideloading to deliver a legitimate software package alongside a malicious file, cryptbase.dll, aimed at distributing STX RAT malware."
The CPUID website was compromised, leading to the distribution of malicious versions of CPU-Z, HWMonitor, and PerfMonitor. A secondary feature was hacked, causing links to third-party domains with trojanized software. Kaspersky identified over 150 victims, primarily individuals and organizations in various sectors, with most infections reported in Brazil, China, and Russia. The attackers aimed to distribute STX RAT malware, allowing control over compromised machines and theft of sensitive information. The incident lasted about six hours on April 10.
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