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Fake Minecraft mods that steal all your personal data including crypto wallets are being distributed via GitHub accounts

  • Fake Minecraft mods distributed via GitHub accounts are stealing personal data including crypto wallets.
  • Security researchers discovered a malware campaign targeting Minecraft users conducted by the Stargazers Ghost Network.
  • Malicious Java downloaders impersonating Minecraft cheat tools are being distributed on GitHub repositories.
  • These downloaders are undetected by antivirus software and mainly target Minecraft users.
  • The malware steals browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, VPN information, and other sensitive data.
  • The threat actor behind these campaigns is believed to be of Russian origin.
  • Popular gaming communities can be exploited as effective vectors for malware distribution.
  • Users are advised to download mods only from known and trusted sources to avoid falling victim to such attacks.

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