From PDFs to Payload: Bogus Adobe Acrobat Reader Installers Distribute Byakugan Malware

From PDFs to Payload: Bogus Adobe Acrobat Reader Installers Distribute Byakugan Malware


Bogus installers for Adobe Acrobat Reader are being used to distribute a new multi-functional malware dubbed Byakugan.
The starting point of the attack is a PDF file written in Portuguese that, when opened, shows a blurred image and asks the victim to click on a link to download the Reader application to view the content.
According to Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, clicking the URL

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