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Fake software downloads secretly enlist Windows PCs in bandwidth sharing and computing schemes

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What happened

Criminals are using fake downloads of cracked programs, games and tools to secretly install extra software on Windows computers. That extra software can use the computer's internet connection and processing power to earn money for the attackers, often without the owner knowing.

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What to do

Avoid cracked software and unofficial download sources.
Review computers for unexpected scheduled tasks, especially those running as SYSTEM, such as WorldProxyPoolAgent, WorldProxyPoolWatchdog and WorldProxyPoolUpdater.
Enable potentially unwanted application protection and keep cloud-delivered antivirus, tamper protection and reputation-based checks active.
Investigate software that users did not intentionally install and check the listed indicators of compromise.

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