Quote:Attackers are taking advantage of the increased popularity of the Zoom video conferencing service to distribute installers that are bundled with malware and adware applications.
 
As people are spending more time indoors and performing physical/social distancing, many have started using Zoom meetings for remote work, exercise classes, and virtual get-togethers.
Knowing this, threat actors have started distributing Zoom client installers bundled with malware such as Coinminers, Remote Access Trojans, and adware bundles.
 
Today, TrendMicro reports that they have found a Zoom Installer being distributed that will also install a cryptocurrency miner on the victim's computer.
"We found a Coinminer bundled with the legitimate installer of video conferencing app Zoom, luring users who want to install the software but end up unwittingly downloading a malicious file. The compromised files are not from Zoom’s official download center, and are assumed to come from fraudulent websites. We have been working with Zoom to ensure that they are able to communicate this to their users appropriately."