A fraudulent torrent of the critically noted film "Battle for Battle" delivers a троян into systems via subtitle files. According to security company Bitdefender, the torrent, discovered on 2025-12-17, conceals a malicious trojan within the subtitle data.
Torrent Trojan Method
The compromised torrent includes an archive pretending to be an M2TS video file, real subtitle lines embedding malicious code, and a "CD.link" file disguised as a movie shortcut. Interaction with these triggers the trojan, compromising the device.
This tactic leverages the Living off the Land (LOTL) approach. By using legitimate Windows tools such as CMD, PowerShell, and Task Scheduler, attackers decrypt data to establish device control, potentially leading to further exploits.
Prior Attacks and Tactics
Similar attacks were noted in torrents earlier this year, aimed at stealing passwords, cookies, and other credentials. Bitdefender reports that the harmful package has reached at least several thousand downloads, underscoring its risk.
Given "Battle for Battle"'s critical acclaim and award nominations, the torrent could attract substantial attention, amplifying the threat vector's effectiveness.
User Vigilance and Mitigation
Consumers should exercise caution when downloading torrents—and especially subtitles from untrusted sources—to mitigate potential security breaches.
- Fake "Battle for Battle" torrent detected by Bitdefender on 2025-12-17.
- Trojan installs via subtitle files, exploiting Windows CMD and PowerShell for control.
- Several thousand downloads recorded, highlighting widespread exposure risk.
