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Cybercriminals are sending bogus copyright claims to YouTubers to coerce them into promoting malware and cryptocurrency miners on their videos.

The threat actors take advantage of the popularity of Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools that are increasingly used in Russia as they help users bypass internet censorship and government-imposed restrictions on websites and online services.