{"id":100197,"date":"2025-07-24T10:38:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T06:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/?p=100197"},"modified":"2025-07-24T10:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T06:38:22","slug":"acronis-reveals-malware-targeting-middle-east-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/acronis-reveals-malware-targeting-middle-east-gamers\/","title":{"rendered":"Acronis Reveals Malware Targeting Middle East Gamers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Acronis<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The malware campaign focuses on users aged 18\u201335 and spreads through platforms like Discord. Victims are lured with fake beta versions of indie games such as Baruda Quest<\/em>, Warstorm Fire<\/em>, and Dire Talon<\/em>. Instead of actual games, users unknowingly download infostealer malware like Leet Stealer, RMC Stealer, and Sniffer Stealer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Acronis researchers, the malware steals sensitive data including login credentials, payment information, and crypto wallets. This can lead to account takeovers, financial loss, and extortion. The campaign is notable for targeting individuals rather than corporate networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n