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)

External references