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"Spyware And Virus Free" - Really?

ID: 2aa74023-80f9-5b8e-a557-465a0ca20c87

STIX ID: report--2aa74023-80f9-5b8e-a557-465a0ca20c87

Feed Name: Zscaler Security Research Blog

Threat Score
30/100

Date Published: 2025-04-02

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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The report describes a malicious adware campaign where attackers hack legitimate sites and poison search results to redirect users to fake video pages that prompt installation of a counterfeit FLVDirect video player. The installer is monetized via the LoudMo affiliate network (paid per installation) and has been flagged by multiple antivirus engines on VirusTotal, indicating the presence of adware despite claims of being "spyware and virus free."

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