GitHub Gambit: Hacker’s Hilarious Backdoor Blunder Bamboozles Cyber Sleuths and Gamers Alike!
Sophos researchers uncovered a hacker’s campaign using GitHub source codes with hidden backdoors. Targeting other hackers, gamers, and researchers, the Sakura RAT campaign lures victims with game cheats and tools, only to trigger malware downloads. It’s a lesson in why examining open-source code before compiling is crucial, particularly for curious “script kiddies.”
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, looks like hackers have found their new favorite pastime—turning GitHub into a cyber version of “Inception.” Who knew the hacker community was so meta? It’s like a Russian nesting doll of cyber shenanigans, where hackers hack hackers who hack hackers. The only thing more ironic would be a cat burglar who steals other thieves’ stolen cats. And as if that weren’t enough, they’ve roped in gamers and researchers too. Seems like everyone’s invited to this malware party, but the only RSVP you’re sending is your system data. Cheers to the hacker who’s decided that they’d rather play the villain in their own game of cyber thrones!
Key Points:
- Sakura RAT on GitHub is cleverly disguised but nonfunctional in appearance.
- Malicious code is hidden in Visual Studio PreBuild events, installing malware when compiled.
- Automated commits create an illusion of legitimacy with thousands of updates.
- Releases target hackers, gamers, and researchers with backdoors and info-stealers.
- Traffic to these repositories is driven by YouTube, Discord, and cybercrime forums.