FakeBat Malware Exploits Software Searches

Understanding the Rise of FakeBat Malware

Cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered a significant increase in malware infections linked to malvertising campaigns using a loader called FakeBat. These attacks are targeting individuals searching for popular business software, as highlighted in a report by the Mandiant Managed Defense team. The method involves a trojanized MSIX installer that executes a PowerShell script to download additional harmful software.