Hackers hide malware in a fake NFT game

A phishing website purporting to offer a Pokémon-branded non-fungible token (NFT) card game has been spreading malware to unsuspecting players, a cybersecurity firm has warned.

The website, which was still online at the time of writing, also claims to offer an NFT marketplace, complete with a link to buy tokens and even an area for NFT staking, all based on the popular Japanese media franchise.

However, an arm of South Korean cybersecurity firm AhnLab warned the public about the website on January 6, noting that instead of downloading the game, users were actually downloading an access tool. remote, allowing hackers to take control of your device.

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