Acronis uncovers sophisticated malware campaign targeting gamers; Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye among most impacted

Gamers in the Middle East targeted in sophisticated malware campaign

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Acronis uncovers sophisticated malware campaign targeting gamers; Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye among most impacted

The researchers identified that among the most impacted countries globally are three Middle East nations

Acronis Reveals Malware Targeting Middle East Gamers

Acronis has revealed details of a sophisticated malware campaign targeting consumers, particularly gamers, across the Middle East. The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) reported that the attackers are exploiting the rising popularity of online gaming in the region, which is valued at over US$7 billion and continues to grow rapidly. The malware campaign focuses on users aged 18–35 and spreads through platforms like Discord. Victims are lured wit…