VMware Microsoft warn of widespread Chromeloader malware attacks

19-Sep-22

A persistent, pervasive Chromeloader malware campaign that has become a more significant threat�dropping malicious browser add-ons, node-WebKit malware, and even ransomware in certain cases�is being warned about by VMware and Microsoft.

Researchers at Red Canary warned about the risks of the browser hijacker used for marketing association and advertising fraud as Chromeloader infections spiked in Q1 2022. Through malicious advertising, browser redirects, and YouTube video comments, the ChromeLoader virus is transmitted in ISO files. Read More…