In short
A malicious executable is distributed in the context of a video conference or collaboration interaction The objective is typically to infect the device and enable data theft, credential compromise or subsequent fraud.
What it is
The file is presented as needed for joining, viewing, updating or continuing the meeting. The victim is then pushed to download and run the executable.
How it starts
A malicious executable is distributed in the context of a video conference or collaboration interaction.
What they tell you
The file is presented as needed for joining, viewing, updating or continuing the meeting
What they want you to do
Download and run the executable
How you lose money
infect the device and enable data theft, credential compromise or subsequent fraud
What happens next
After the first successful step, the fraudster may demand more money/information, deepen account or device access, or disappear.
Warning signs
trust | urgency | convenience | malicious executable | malware
Where this is documented
India — officially documented by an Indian authority/regulator
How to avoid it
Do not sideload unknown apps/executables/extensions or grant accessibility/screen-sharing permissions to unverified parties; update and scan the device.
If it already happened
Contact the bank/payment provider immediately if money moved; report financial cyber fraud promptly via 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in; preserve messages, transaction IDs, phone numbers and URLs. From a clean device, revoke sessions, change credentials and review account recovery/security settings.