: A ResearchGate paper from 2020 that discusses the "VK-scraper" tool and how malicious accounts (often created via these fake software downloads) are identified by the platform.
: Some of these "hack" tools include systems to track "donations" or "premium features," which allow attackers to steal credit card information from users already compromised by the initial software. Useful Research & Analysis Sources skachat programmu vk golosa 2017
: Early reports by Securelist (Kaspersky) detailed how apps masquerading as useful VK tools (like music players or vote hacks) contained code designed to steal login credentials. : A ResearchGate paper from 2020 that discusses
: Malicious Chrome extensions and "theme" tools have been used to hijack over 500,000 VK accounts, manipulating settings and subscribing users to attacker-controlled groups. : Malicious Chrome extensions and "theme" tools have
: While focused on censorship, this paper provides critical context on the safety and privacy risks inherent in the VK ecosystem. An Analysis of In-Platform Censorship on Russia's VKontakte
If you are looking for formal analysis of the risks or the ecosystem of VK-related scams, these sources are highly relevant: