41 deceptive download sites show a real link, then send you somewhere else

Reported 20 Aug 2026 by otx · Severity: medium

A network of 41 fraudulent websites has been identified impersonating popular games and Windows software to redirect users toward Download Studio installer. These sites advertise legitimate products including Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Fallout, Roblox, VLC, 7-Zip, and VMware usin