Impersonation, Click Hijacking, and TDS: Inside a Malware Distribution Ecosystem

A sophisticated, large-scale campaign is impersonating trusted open-source and freeware sites to hijack download clicks, funnel users through a highly evasive Traffic Distribution System, and selectively deliver advanced malware—including info-stealers, crypto clippers, and multi-stage loaders—while evading detection and exploiting user trust in top search results.