Cybercriminals Employing Fake CAPTCHAs to Propagate Lumma Stealer Malware

A recent report indicates that cybercriminals are leveraging deceptive CAPTCHA verifications to distribute Lumma Stealer malware, a sophisticated information-stealing tool. Attackers disseminate this malware by embedding it within files uploaded to widely used file-sharing platforms. Upon downloading and executing the file, users are prompted to complete a CAPTCHA. However, instead of providing genuine verification, this fake CAPTCHA installs Lumma Stealer onto the victim’s device. This malicious software can extract a broad spectrum of sensitive data, encompassing passwords, credit card credentials, and other login information. The perpetrators utilize various techniques to make the bogus CAPTCHAs appear legitimate, thereby complicating detection for users. To safeguard against this threat, exercise caution when downloading files from the internet. Ensure that you only download files from trustworthy sources and scan them with antivirus software prior to execution. Furthermore, be wary of any CAPTCHAs that seem suspicious. If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of a CAPTCHA, refrain from completing it.