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Unmasking HotRat: The hidden dangers in your software downloads

We all love a good deal, right? And what’s better than free? Would you like to get the last version of Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop? And what about some games like Age of Empires IV or Sniper Elite 4? All for free! Well, in this case it comes with a hefty hidden price tag. We’re talking about malware, and one sneaky culprit in particular: HotRat. 

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from blog.avast.com EN authored by Avast Blog. Read the original post at: https://blog.avast.com/hotrat-malware-in-cracked-software