Krita, an open-source cross-platform digital painting application, has become the latest victim of ransomware – but rather than being attacked directly, its name is being used to spread malware among users via emails offering advertising revenue.
In one example of the emails seen by The Register the recipient was offered a fee to mention the app on YouTube in a 30 to 45-second advertising spot. The fees on offer: $350 for accounts with 10,000-80,000 subscribers, rising to $1,700 for those with up to a million – or “individually” priced for larger accounts.
