Beware of Malware: Counterfeit 7-Zip Found in Microsoft Store

2023-12-26 13:00:55

Malware is everywhere, even in official app stores. Recently, a network security company discovered that there was a counterfeit version of 7-Zip software on the Microsoft Store, which contained malware. It has been removed from the shelves after reporting.

According to reports, this fake version of 7-Zip imitates the popular compression tool, but the real version is not actually available on the Microsoft Store. Chinese network security company Qi Anxin discovered that many people were infected with the Lumma Stealer malware. After investigation, it was discovered that it was a fake 7-Zip listed on the Microsoft Store.

This software called 7z-Soft is actually in Russian, which shows that it should be malware made for Russian users. However, according to Qi Anxin’s estimation, the official website of 7-Zip cannot be found on Baidu in China, and can only be found on some other websites. As a result of the reprinted content, many people believed in the reputation of the Microsoft Store as the “official app store” and searched for 7-Zip on it before falling victim to it. After being reported to Microsoft, the malware has been removed from the shelves and can no longer be downloaded.

source:cnBeta