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Threat Actors Impersonate Malwarebytes to Steal User Credentials

Threat Actors Impersonate Malwarebytes to Steal User Credentials

First seen 19 Jan 2026, 22:36 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A malware campaign has emerged that deceives users into downloading fake Malwarebytes software, jeopardizing their login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. This operation was active from January 11 to January 15, 2026, utilizing ZIP files that mimic legitimate Malwarebytes installers.

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