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Kaspersky Identifies Malware Disguised as Arabic and Turkish E-Books

Kaspersky Identifies Malware Disguised as Arabic and Turkish E-Books

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team has discovered a malware campaign that targets ebook readers by disguising malware as popular Arabic and Turkish e-books. The malware, which spreads an infostealer, is embedded in fake best-selling books, including 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' and Turkish business management texts. Countries affected include Turkey, Egypt, Bangladesh, and Germany.

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