Intel Name: The dark side of clickbait: how fake video links deliver malware
Date of Scan: February 26, 2025
Impact: High
Summary: “The Dark Side of Clickbait: How Fake Video Links Deliver Malware” highlights a surge in phishing campaigns that use fake viral video links to trick users into downloading malware. The attack relies on social engineering, redirecting victims through multiple malicious websites before delivering the payload. Users are enticed with promises of exclusive content, leading them to fraudulent pages and deceptive download links.
