Fake Tax Assessment Pages Spread Windows Malware

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • May 20, 2026

Hackers are actively targeting Windows users with fake Indian Income Tax assessment pages in a campaign tracked as TAX#TRIDENT. The campaign begins with fraudulent tax assessment or penalty pages designed to create urgency. Victims are prompted to download what appears to be an official document, often packaged as a ZIP archive. Once opened, the archive […]

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Fake Tax Assessment Pages Infect Windows Users with Malware Hackers are targeting Windows users in India with a campaign named TAX#TRIDENT, utilizing fake income tax assessment pages to distribute malware. Victims are lured into downloading malicious ZIP files disguised as official documents, creating a sense of urgency around tax penalties. The campaign has shown versatility in delivery methods while maintaining the same deceptive tax lure. Currently, there are no specific CVEs or tools mentioned, but the attack is ongoing and poses a significant risk to users who may fall for these scams. Security researchers are monitoring the situation closely, but specific numbers on affected users or systems have not been disclosed. 2 sources 49

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