MSI warns that fake GPU overclocking tools are being used to deploy malware
PC maker MSI warns that malware disguised as
MSI Global --The Leading Brand in High-end Gaming & Professional Creation
https://www.msi.com/news/detail/MaliciousSoftwareWebsiteImpersonatingMSIOfficialWebsiteToBeAvoided121887
Hackers Used Fake GPU Overclocking Software to Push Malware
https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3xnm8/msi-afterburner-fake-website-malware
MSI Afterburner is software for setting and monitoring graphics cards that can overclock the GPU, monitor temperature, voltage and clock speed, and adjust voltage and fan speed.
According to MSI, the fake MSI Afterburner is distributed on a fraudulent site that copies the look and design of MSI's official website. In addition to malicious fake MSI Afterburner, this site also hosts computer viruses, Trojan horses, and keyloggers. MSI warns, 'Don't download software from malicious sites.'
According to MSI, the official MSI Afterburner download link is 'closed for regular maintenance' at the time of writing the article. Therefore, it seems that the attacker is trying to download the malware under the guise of an alternative link.
'It's possible that gamers are trying to improve the performance of their graphics cards by overclocking their GPUs in the midst of a global semiconductor shortage,' said Motherboard, an IT news site. Increasing demand for GPU overclocking tools like MSI Afterburner is behind the circulation of malware disguised as graphics cards.
In addition, MSI 'We believe that it is our responsibility to protect those who trust us. MSI accuses us of infringing our ownership and damaging MSI's reputation. We are currently taking the necessary steps to remove this malicious spoofed site, 'he said.
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