"This Strange Malware Stops You From Visiting Pirate Websites"

Sophos researchers have discovered a new strain of malware that blocks infected users from visiting websites dedicated to software piracy. Some samples were found buried in archives disguised as software packages advertised through the Discord platform. Other samples were discovered being distributed directly via torrent. According to the principal researcher Andrew Brandt, the malware's creator has used the names of many software brands, games, productivity tools, and cybersecurity solutions to hide the malware. Therefore, it seems to be targeting users from gamers to business professionals who may not want to purchase a software license. The adversary's targets and tools suggest that this is an anti-piracy vigilante operation. This article continues to discuss the distribution and piracy website blocking process of the new piece of malware. 

ZDNet reports "This Strange Malware Stops You From Visiting Pirate Websites"