Threat Spotlight: CypherLoc, an advanced browser-locking scareware targeting millions (opens in new tab)

Covered by 8 sources including trendmicro.com, thehackernews.comDiscussed on Hacker News

Barracuda Research reveals CypherLoc, an advanced scareware kit behind 2.8 million attacks in 2026 that locks browsers, evades detection, and drives victims to fake tech support.

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