👉 The MPEG Weapon is a sophisticated piece of malware designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the MPEG-DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) protocol, commonly used for streaming video content. Developed by the Russian cybercrime group APT29 (also known as Cozy Bear), it can manipulate video streams to redirect users to malicious websites or downloaders, often containing ransomware or other harmful payloads. The malware typically operates by injecting itself into the video playback process, intercepting and altering the data stream to serve deceptive content. This allows attackers to bypass traditional security measures and maintain persistent access to compromised systems, making it a potent tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals targeting media and entertainment platforms.
