🦠 Ransomware & Malware

Fake Windows Update Scam Steals French Users' Passwords and Bank Data

Imagine clicking what looks like a legit Windows update—only to hand over your passwords and bank details. French users face this exact nightmare right now, fueled by a flood of national data breaches.

Screenshot of fake Microsoft Windows update support page in French with download button

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Fake MSI mimics legit Windows updates, evading all AV detections via Electron-Python layering. 𝕏
  • Targets France exploiting 90M+ leaked records from Free, SFR, France Travail breaches. 𝕏
  • Signals broader trend: Breach data supercharges personalized malware campaigns globally. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Malwarebytes Labs

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