Malware disguised as Windows 11 installer making rounds on Discord

A dodgy Windows 11 installer has been making the rounds on Discord. Unfortunately for those Discord users who tried to get Microsoft’s new OS onto their computers, the Windows 11 installer turned out to be malware. It’s annoyingly good timing on the attacker’s part, as many are now taking the dive into Microsoft’s latest and greatest OS which released last October. The attackers made a website that, on the surface, seems like the legitimate Windows 11 download page. It’s complete with the usual things you’d expect to see on the regular site. But, HP’s threat research team analyzed the site and discovered it was being used to distribute RedLine Stealer. This is malware that attempts to steal a user’s personal information, passwords, and more.   Malware disguised as a Windows 11 installer The name of the installer is “Windows11InstallationAssistant.zip,” and it’s only 1.5MB in size when compressed. The file itself …