FakeUpdateRU
- Malware type
- downloader
- Family
- Malware family
- Last IoC activity
- 2026-07-21 00:33:22
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:32:59
Context
FakeUpdateRU is a malicious JavaScript code injected into compromised websites to deliver further malware using the drive-by download technique. The malicious code displays a copy of the Google Chrome web browser download page and redirects the user to the download of a next-stage payload.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Js.Fakeupdateru (report)
- blog.sucuri.net — Fakeupdateru Chrome Update Infection Spreads Trojan Malware (report)