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Malware

FakeUpdateRU

FakeUpdateRU is a malicious JavaScript code injected into compromised websites to deliver further malware using the drive-by download technique.

FakeUpdateRU is a JavaScript malware family.

Background

FakeUpdateRU is malicious JavaScript planted on hacked websites that pushes additional malware through drive-by downloads. The code presents a clone of the Google Chrome download page and steers the victim toward fetching a follow-on payload.


Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).