Warning! Fake AI Video Generators Are Targeting Your Windows and MacOS

Experts have cautioned that a new attack is coming for Windows and Mac users with the help of a fake AI video generator tool called EditPro. There were advertisements on this non-existent tool claiming it would give the user an AI-driven video creation platform. However, instead, it installed malicious software in the form of AMOS and Lumma Stealer malware on the devices.

Social media-based advertisements and posts touting the scam EditPro offered deepfake images, too, such as that of U.S. Presidents Biden and Trump enjoying ice cream together. These posts resulted in users being redirected to obviously legitimate-looking websites at the URLs editproai[.]pro and editproai[.]org through which the fake tool was offered.

How the Fake AI Video Generator Scam Works

The would-be users of the claimed EditPro AI tool installed one of two types of malware: AMOS or Lumma Stealer. The Windows version was labeled "Edit-ProAI-Setup-newest_release.exe," while the macOS version was a file called "EditProAi_v.4.36.dmg." The scam was discovered by a cybersecurity researcher whose handle is @g0njxa.

AMOS is a tool meaning Attack Management and Operations System, which helps hackers attack on a massive scale by requiring minimal technical know-how. Lumma Stealer, on the other hand, is a more complex malware information stealer of login details and credit card details, using advanced techniques that include process injection, difficult to track and counter. It started in 2022 but has developed exponentially over time.

What to Do If You Already Downloaded EditPro Malware

If you have already downloaded the fake AI video generator and suspect malware, assume that your sensitive information—like passwords, credit card numbers, bank accounts, and crypto-wallets—has been accessed. Immediately reset the passwords for all accounts and create unique strong passwords for each website.

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on sensitive accounts, such as those related to online banking, emails, and insurance. If you haven’t fallen victim to the scam yet, these proactive steps will help secure your data and reduce the chances of being compromised in future cyberattacks. Using a password manager like Bitwarden can help you generate and store secure login credentials.

Stay vigilant and avoid downloading suspicious software, especially those that promote "too good to be true" tools like the fake AI video generator EditPro.

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