Intel Name: Behind the captcha: a clever gateway of malware
Date of Scan: September 23, 2024
Impact: High
Summary: McAfee Labs recently detected an infection chain utilizing fake CAPTCHA pages to spread malware, specifically Lumma Stealer. We’re monitoring a campaign that targets multiple countries. The map below illustrates the geolocation of devices accessing these fraudulent CAPTCHA URLs, showcasing the global reach of the attack. We identified two infection vectors that lead users to these fake pages: one through cracked game download links and the other via phishing emails
