Cybercriminals trick Facebook users into downloading the clubhouse app for “personal computers”, which are not there. The application is actually a Trojan horse designed to inject malware into your computer. The popular and supported new chat app is only available on the iPhone, but global interest in the platform has increased and users are likely to request Android and “PC” versions.

Par TechCrunchIn the malicious campaign, advertisements and Facebook pages were used to direct platform users to a series of fake clubhouse sites. These sites, hosted in Russia, asked visitors to download the application, which they promised to be only the latest version of the product: “We have tried to make the experience as easy as possible. You can see it now! “Announce one.

However, once downloaded, the app will start sending signals to the Command and Control (C&C) server. In cyber attacks, C&C is usually the server that tells the malware what to do once it infects the system. VMRay malware scanning tested with sandbox mode Has shownIn one case, you tried to infect the computer with ransomware.

Taking advantage of a popular new product to spread malware is a very classic move for cybercriminals – and given the importance of the clubhouse at the moment, it is no surprise that it has happened. In fact, researchers recently discovered another fake clubhouse app. Lucas Stefanco from security company ESET I showed Another fictitious “Android version” of the app serves as a front for criminals seeking to steal user credentials from other services.

Thankfully, this latest campaign does not seem to be as popular, as TechCrunch has reported that there were only a handful of likes on Facebook pages linked to the fake app.

This is an interesting little incident, although it can be difficult to know more about this tricky campaign as websites hosting fake apps have apparently disappeared. Removing the sites appears to have disabled the malware. Facebook also removed campaign-related ads.