Github’s dark side: unveiling malware disguised as cracks, hacks, and crypto tools

Intel Name: Github’s dark side: unveiling malware disguised as cracks, hacks, and crypto tools

Date of Scan: January 27, 2025

Impact: Medium

Summary:
“GitHub’s Dark Side: Unveiling Malware Disguised as Cracks, Hacks, and Crypto Tools” highlights the growing trend of malicious actors exploiting GitHub to distribute malware, specifically a variant of Lumma Stealer. Users searching for game hacks, cracked software, or cryptocurrency tools often encounter these compromised repositories, which appear legitimate due to their descriptions, licenses, and screenshots. As GitHub detects and removes these repositories, new ones quickly emerge with different software names but identical malware payloads, creating a cycle of ongoing cyber threats.

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