Fake YouTube Site Targets Syrian Activists With Malware (via
EFF)
Last week, EFF reported on two instances of pro-Syrian-government malware targeting Syrian activists through links sent in chats and emails. This week, we've seen new Windows malware dropped by a fake YouTube site hosting Syrian opposition videos. Below is a screenshot of the fake YouTube page, which…
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