ESET Research Podcast: HotPage

ESET researchers discuss HotPage, a trojan-like adware that leverages a Microsoft-signed but vulnerable kernel driver to inject ads and manipulate browser content; the software, advertised as a security/ad-blocking tool for Chinese internet cafes, instead spams users, targets Chinese gamers, and can leave systems open for further malicious activity. The podcast episode contrasts HotPage with infostealers, outlines mitigation and user guidance, and links to a detailed ESET blogpost for more information.