Unofficial Microsoft license activators may pack BitRAT malware

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[h=2]What you need to know[/h]
  • A new malware campaign is underway, aiming to circulate BitRAT far and wide.
  • It relies on people using an unofficial Windows 10 Pro license activator.
  • As is often the case when attempting to pirate software, those who use the unofficial activator are going to end up with an infected machine.
A new malware campaign is up and running, ensuring that those who wanted a pirated copy of Windows 10 are at a particularly high risk of catching a nasty RAT (remote access trojan). Specifically, a BitRAT.

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