DJVU ransomware variant 'Xaro' is disguised as cracked software and distributed through dubious sources, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity.
- DJVU ransomware variant 'Xaro' is distributed as cracked software
- Xaro is propagated as an archive file from a dubious source masquerading as a legitimate freeware site
- Xaro deploys additional malware such as information stealers (RedLine Stealer and Vidar)
- Xaro encrypts files and demands ransom for a decryptor
- Downloading freeware from untrusted sources poses risks of malware infection