GitHub Gone Rogue: Cybercriminals Exploit Repos for Malware Havoc
Threat actors are turning GitHub into their new villainous lair, using it to host malicious payloads distributed by Amadey. By masquerading as innocent repositories, they sidestep web filters and spread their digital mischief. It’s like hiding your evil plans in a recipe book, but instead of cookies, you’re serving up chaos!
Hot Take:
Looks like the bad guys are getting a little too comfortable with GitHub. Who knew that code repositories could double as a cybercriminal Airbnb for malware payloads? Time to pack up those malicious suitcases and find a new hangout, folks!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are using GitHub to host and distribute malware, particularly the Amadey malware.
- The attack chain employs a loader called Emmenhtal to deliver various payloads from fake GitHub accounts.
- The campaign mimics past tactics involving phishing and invoicing schemes aimed at Ukrainian targets.
- GitHub has removed malicious accounts hosting tools like Lumma Stealer, RedLine Stealer, and Rhadamanthys Stealer.
- A separate campaign using SquidLoader targets financial institutions in Hong Kong, with potential links to other regions.
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