Bogus website fakes virus scan, installs Venom Stealer instead

Reported 27 Mar 2026 by otx · Severity: medium

A fake website impersonating Avast antivirus is tricking users into infecting their computers with Venom Stealer malware. The site runs a fake virus scan, claims to find threats, and prompts users to download a malicious file disguised as a system cleaner. The malware, identified