Pakistani hackers use pirated software to infect 1.88mn devices, steal credentials, earn $4.67mn: Report

A Pakistan-based cybercrime network has been linked to one of the largest and most profitable malware delivery operations uncovered in recent years, according to new research by cybersecurity intelligence company CloudSEK.

Family-linked syndicate in Bahawalpur and Faisalabad

The group, allegedly run by individuals connected through family ties in Bahawalpur and Faisalabad, is accused of exploiting demand for pirated software to distribute credential-stealing malware to millions of devices worldwide, the report highlighted.

Pirated software as a delivery…