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Cybercriminals Are Hiding New Malware in Torrents for Popular Films

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Cybercriminals Are Hiding New Malware in Torrents for Popular Films

Cybercriminals are distributing malware embedded in torrent files for popular films. Victims have been identified in African countries including Kenya and Uganda.

Why it matters: Film torrent users in Africa face malware infection through seemingly legitimate downloads; practitioners should alert users in affected regions to validate torrent sources and enable endpoint protection.

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