Criminals exploit ebook downloads with malware, fake search pages and phishing
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- Severity
- Low
- Sources
- 1
What happened
Kaspersky describes how attackers target ebook readers through pirate sites that deliver malware disguised as books, including a miner and infostealers hidden in fake PDFs. Search spam pages, fake Goodreads and Orell Füssli adverts, and clones of pirate libraries such as Z-Library are used to harvest card details and credentials. The article also notes a 2024 Z-Library clone leak of about 10 million user records and a 2025 Kindle vulnerability that could allow account hijacking.
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What to do
- Don’t use links or phone numbers in unexpected messages: contact the company yourself.
- If you have paid or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.
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Kaspersky Daily