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Malware

Varenyky

In May 2019, ESET researchers observed a spike in ESET telemetry data regarding malware targeting France.

Varenyky is a Windows malware family.

Background

During May 2019, ESET telemetry showed a surge in malware aimed at France. Closer analysis revealed malware that pushes out several kinds of spam: one strand leads to a survey that funnels victims toward a shady smartphone promotion, while the other runs a sextortion scheme. The spam is directed at customers of the French ISP Orange S.A.


Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).